chron.com: U.S. team back intact for Davis

Andy Roddick and James Blake will lead the defending champion United States against Austria in the first round of the Davis Cup.The top-ranked doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan also will return for the U.S. team, the International Tennis Federation said Tuesday. The quartet helped the U.S. win its record 32nd Davis Cup title last month against Russia.

Stefan Koubek will lead Austria, along with Jurgen Melzer, Werner Eschauer and Julian Knowle for the best-of-five series on indoor clay in Vienna on Feb. 8-10.

“The United States will bring their best players for sure, which means they show respect for our team,” Austria captain Gilbert Schaller said.

Roddick is ranked No. 6 and Blake is No. 9.

Koubek, the highest-ranked Austrian on the team at No. 55, and Melzer are expected to play singles, and Melzer will likely team with Knowle in doubles. Eschauer will be a substitute.

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