Sunday, September 16, 2012
Czechs win doubles to go 2-1 up against Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek put Czech Republic 2-1 up against Argentina with victory in the Davis Cup doubles in their semi-final on clay at Parque Roca on Saturday.
The Czech pair beat Eduardo Schwank and Carlos Berlocq 6-3 6-4 6-3 in two hours 37 minutes.
Tomas Berdych (L) and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic celebrate after winning their Davis Cup World Group doubles match against Eduardo Schwank and Carlos Berlocq of Argentina in Buenos Aires September 15, 2012. REUTERS/Marcos BrindicciBerdych can now secure victory for the visitors in Sunday's opening singles by beating Juan Martin del Potro in a clash between two world top-10 players.
Stepanek is scheduled to meet Juan Monaco in the final rubber.
The winning team will face holders Spain or United States in the final.
Spain lead the Americans 2-1 in Gijon.
(Reporting by Rex Gowar)
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