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Israel claim Davis Cup victory over Slovenia

July 19, 2015 20:44

By

Danny Caro,

Danny Caro

1 min read

Israel maintained their Europe/Africa Group 1 Davis Cup status after beating Slovenia.

Israel stormed into an unassailable 3-0 lead in Tel Aviv, with Dudi Sela and Amir Weintraub winning their respective Singles rubbers before Sela teamed up with Ben Patael to win the doubles.

Sela made an impressive start on Friday, beating Nik Razborsek 6-1, 6-3, 6-1. Weintraub opened up a 2-0 lead with a five-set victory over Grega Zemlja, winning the decider 6-4.

Illness to Eden Leshem meant that Patael was called up at short notice and, roared on by the home fans, he and Sela beat Zemlja and Aljaz Radinski in straight sets.

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