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Roddick, Blake win opening singles matches for defending champions

Associated Press

Friday, February 8, 2008

VIENNA, Austria -- Clay nearly became a quagmire for the United States as it began defense of its Davis Cup title. Andy Roddick was extended to five sets Friday on what he said was a "terrible" court. James Blake got by his opening singles with what he suspects was his best match on clay, giving the Americans a 2-0 lead over Austria in the first round. "This is probably my best day as captain of the team," Patrick McEnroe said. "Of course, winning the Davis Cup last year was huge, but today ...

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