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Bryans keep Americans alive in Davis Cup

11:29 AM, Sep 15, 2012   |    comments
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Gijon, Spain (Sports Network) - The United States stayed alive in its Davis Cup semifinal against Spain with a doubles win Saturday from Mike and Bob Bryan.

The twins earned a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 triumph over the Spanish duo of Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez, improving their Davis Cup record to an astounding 20-2. They are also 9-0 in Davis Cup competition on clay.

Spain still holds a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five tie and can clinch a berth in the final with one victory in Sunday's reverse singles.

David Ferrer will get the first chance to wrap it up for the reigning champs on Sunday against American John Isner. The fifth rubber is slated to feature Nicolas Almagro for the host nation against Sam Querrey.

More to follow.

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