Davis Cup: Bryans Keep Tie Alive

Bob and Mike Bryan have clinched a crucial point for the US team in Moscow. Keeping the tie alive, the twins secured a comfortable win in the doubles rubber 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.The Bryans were always in control of this match. First blood was taken by the world class duo at 4-3 in the first set. The one break was all they needed to put the USA a set up.

One break in the second set at 3-3 gave the Bryans a two set lead, and then they romped home to victory in the final set with two breaks.

Former French Open Champions, the classy twins were unfazed by the slow clay court, as they dragged the tie back to just a 2-1 deficit.

The stakes are set for Sunday now. The USA must win both their singles matches tomorrow in order to make the Davis Cup final. Up first is Andy against Mikhail Youzhny, and then James against Marat Safin. The Russians also have Davydenko as a wild card possiblity for either match.

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