A large crowd at Arena Rīga in the Latvian capital cheered the local favorites on, with Anastasia Sevastova eventually claiming victory for the hosts on Sunday afternoon.
A little bit of history! By winning 3-0 v Slovakia, Latvia is into the World Group play-offs for the first time, Anastasija Sevastova supplying the winning point and taking the plaudits
— Fed Cup (@FedCup) February 10, 2019
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With Sevastova's second victory, Latvia took a 3:0 points lead, making it impossible for Slovakia to win the contest. Latvia still pressed their advantage home, eventually running out 4:0 winners.
Victories for Sevastova and Aļona Ostapenko on Saturday had put the hosts in a strong position.
The next opponents for the Latvian team will be known after a draw due to take place in London on February 12.
You can read full match reports and more about the rules and schedule of the Fed Cup at the official WTA website.
