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Tennis-Russia beat Croatia in Davis Cup final – Metro US

Tennis-Russia beat Croatia in Davis Cup final

Davis Cup Finals
Davis Cup Finals

(Reuters) – Russia took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid on Sunday to secure their third title and first in 15 years.

Reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev claimed the deciding second point by defeating Marin Cilic 7-6(7) 6-2 after compatriot Andrey Rublev beat Borna Gojo 6-4 7-6(5).

(Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Jan Harvey)