ZHUHAI, China (AP) — The United States opened group play in the Davis Cup by winning three straight matches on deciding tiebreakers for a 3-0 victory over Chile at Zhuhai, China, on Wednesday.
Brandon Nakashima beat Alejandro Tabilo, 7-6 (5), 2-6, 7-6 (3), after Reilly Opelka defeated Cristian Garin, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (3), to give the Americans an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Those two singles matches lasted in excess of five hours and the U.S. brought in Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram for the doubles, which they won, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3), against Tomas Barrios Vera and Matias Soto.
Four groups are playing in four cities this week to qualify for the Final 8 knockout stage to be held in Malaga, Spain, in November. The top two countries in each four-team group will advance.
