Czech Double Trouble Gains Lead

Czech double trouble was back to doing what they do best -- kicking other Davis Cup teams to the curb. Last year’s Davis Cup finalists put themselves in the driver's seat today against Belgium. Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek jumped out into a 2-0 lead after just 4 hours and 37 minutes and six-consecutive sets.

Usually Berdych and Stepanek pull double duty, but Lukas Dlouhy and Jan Hajek are slated to play doubles tomorrow against Steve Darcis and Olivier Rochus. Even if the Czechs lose tomorrow, double trouble should be able to wrap it up on Sunday.

Czech Republic vs. Belgium
Friday’s Results
R1 – Tomas Berdych (CZE) def. Oliver Rochus (BEL) 6-3 6-0 6-4
R2 – Radek Stepanek (CZE) def. Xavier Malisse (BEL) 6-2 6-4 7-6(3)

Saturday’s Match
R3 – L. Dlouhy (CZE)/J. Hajek (CZE) vs. S. Darcis (BEL)/O. Rochus (BEL)

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