Roger Federer was relieved after guiding Switzerland into the semifinals of the Davis Cup, beating Kazakhstan 3-2 thanks to the former world No. 1's three-set victory over Andrey Golubev.
Swiss salvage semifinal spot —
Roger Federer was relieved after guiding Switzerland into the semifinals of the Davis Cup, beating Kazakhstan 3-2 thanks to the former world No. 1's three-set victory over Andrey Golubev.
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Stanislas Wawrinka leveled the tie after bouncing back from his singles defeat, and Saturday's doubles reverse alongside Federer. The Australian Open champion came from behind to beat Mikhail Kukushkin in four sets in Geneva.
Swiss salvage semifinal spot —
Stanislas Wawrinka leveled the tie after bouncing back from his singles defeat, and Saturday's doubles reverse alongside Federer. The Australian Open champion came from behind to beat Mikhail Kukushkin in four sets in Geneva.
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The Swiss will next face a jubilant Italian team, here celebrating after also coming from a 2-1 deficit to beat Britain. Fabio Fognini upset world No. 8 Andy Murray before Andreas Seppi dispatched James Ward in the decider in Naples.
Swiss salvage semifinal spot —
The Swiss will next face a jubilant Italian team, here celebrating after also coming from a 2-1 deficit to beat Britain. Fabio Fognini upset world No. 8 Andy Murray before Andreas Seppi dispatched James Ward in the decider in Naples.
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France went through in even more sensational fashion, coming back from 2-0 down against Germany as Gael Monfils beat Peter Gojowczyk in the deciding fifth rubber in Nancy.
Swiss salvage semifinal spot —
France went through in even more sensational fashion, coming back from 2-0 down against Germany as Gael Monfils beat Peter Gojowczyk in the deciding fifth rubber in Nancy.
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The French will have another home tie in the semifinals against the Czech Republic, who stayed on track for a third successive title after beating Japan 5-0 in Tokyo. Jiri Vesely, pictured, and Lukas Rosol won their reverse singles matches.
Swiss salvage semifinal spot —
The French will have another home tie in the semifinals against the Czech Republic, who stayed on track for a third successive title after beating Japan 5-0 in Tokyo. Jiri Vesely, pictured, and Lukas Rosol won their reverse singles matches.
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