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Blake Mentally Tough in Davis Cup Win

United States one victory away from first title in 12 years

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 30, 2007 10:54 PM CST

(Newser) – James Blake got past his reputation for failing in big situations, in part by avoiding the fifth set today. The No. 2 American player defeated Russia's Mikhail Youzhny to give his nation a commanding 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup Final, reports the Oregonian. Fellow... Read full story »

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