James Blake gave the USA a commanding 2-0 lead over Russia in the Davis Cup final with a hard fought victory over Mikhail Youzhny.
Blake clinched the second singles match after a gritty fightback from his opponent in the three-and-a-half hour clash at Portland's Memorial Coliseum.
"Mikhail played great and he's got a lot more experience than me in situations like this," Blake said. "So for me to come through is a big moment for me and for the team."
 

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