Date:04/12/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/12/04/stories/2007120456912100.htm

Sport - Tennis

A consolation win by Andreev for Russia

PORTLAND (U.S.): The United States completed a 4-1 victory over Russia in the Davis Cup final on Sunday, despite feeling a little bleary-eyed after the overnight celebrations.

Igor Andreev earned Russia a consolation point by crushing doubles specialist Bob Bryan 6-3, 7-6(4) in the first reverse singles before James Blake beat Dmitry Tursunov 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final rubber.

The U.S. had clinched the title by establishing an unbeatable 3-0 lead when the Bryan brothers won Saturday’s doubles at Memorial Coliseum.

— Agencies