After the first day of Davis Cup play, Russia went up 2-0 and found itself clearly in the drivers seat. On Saturday, India played its experienced doubles team of Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes. Bhupathi and Paes were able to give India a lifeline after their straight-set victory over Igor Kunitsyn and Teimuraz Gabashvili.

Looking to close, Mikhail Youzhny was able to shut it down today with his 6-2 6-1 6-3 win over Somdev Devvarman. Russia now advances to play Argentina. If Argentina can get healthy, this could be a problematic matchup for the Russians.

Sunday’s Results
R4 – Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) def. Somdev Devvarman (IND) 6-2 6-1 6-3
R5 – Rohan Bopanna (IND) def. Teimuraz Gabashvili (RUS) 7-6(5) 6-4

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Teimuraz Gabashvili upset top-seed Tommy Haas 7-6(3) 7-5 in last night’s match in Delray Beach. Upon observation, Haas is now 1-3 since becoming an American citizen. His record was 2-1 this year before his new citizenship change. It is too early for judgment, but it is a curious development.

For the Russian, he opens up the top-half of the draw for himself, Evgeny Korolev and Ernests Gulbis. The current world no. 104 now awaits the winner of the Harrison-Gulbis match.

Monday’s Results
Singles First Round
1 WC Tommy Haas (GER) def. Teimuraz Gabashvili (RUS) 7-6(3) 7-5
5 Evgeny Korolev (KAZ) def. Nicolas Lapentti (ECU) 6-2 1-6 6-1
Wayne Odesnik (USA) def. Rajeev Ram (USA) 6-3 6-2

Doubles First Round
B. Becker (GER)/L. Mayer (ARG) def. 2 M. Kohlmann (GER)/P. Petzschner (GER) 7-6(4) 6-4
J. Cerretani (USA)/ J. Chardy (FRA) def. 4 A Sa (BRA)/H. Tecau (ROU) 6-2 6-3
R. de Voest (RSA)/R. Wassen (NED) def. D. Brands (GER)/F. Mayer (GER) 7-6(6) 5-7 10-6
WC T. Dent (USA)/R. Harrison (USA) def. C. Fleming (GBR)/K. Skupski (GBR) 7-6(5) 6-4

Tuesday’s Order of Play

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