Davis Cup Final 2013: Day 3 Scores and Results for Serbia vs. Czech Republic

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Published: November 17, 2013

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For the second straight year, Radek Stepanek played the role of hero for the Czech Republic, beating Serbia's Dusan Lajovic in Sunday's decisive rubber in Belgrade to power his country to its second consecutive Davis Cup title and third overall.  



Stepanek won in straight sets to lock up a 3-2 win for the Czechs, who became the first team since Spain in 2008 to win the Davis Cup away from home.

Novak Djokovic did his best to lead Serbia to its second Davis Cup crown in three years—beating Tomas Berdych convincingly in Day 3's first rubber—but his two victories weren't enough. The Czechs were ultimately able to capitalize on his absence from Saturday's doubles match.

With all five rubbers in the books, let's get you up to speed on how it all unfolded.



 

Radek Stepanek Delivers Another Clutch Performance



One year after beating Spain's Nicolas Almagro in four sets in the decisive rubber at the 2012 Davis Cup final in Prague, veteran Radek Stepanek lifted his country to the top of the tennis world once again.



The 34-year-old was absolutely dominant on Sunday, making it clear from the outset that he wouldn't be denied. After taking a one-set-to-love lead, Stepanek appeared to break Lajovic's will in the second frame, running away with it 6-1.

The final set would feature more of the same as Stepanek maintained his poise and took advantage of countless errors from Lajovic.

While the victory adds to Stepanek's growing legacy as one of the all-time clutch Davis Cup performers, the straight-sets loss means that Lajovic failed to win a single set in this year's final. The 23-year-old will certainly be disappointed with his overall performance, but there's no doubt he'll benefit from the experience gained from taking part in such a massive occasion.

 

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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