Tennis news - Alexander Bublik downs Dan Evans, GB must win doubles to progress to quarters
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ByEurosport
Updated 21/11/2019 at 14:22 GMT
Alexander Bublik came from a set down to beat Britain's Dan Evans 5-7 6-4 6-1 for Kazakhstan to force a decisive doubles rubber in their Davis Cup tie in Madrid.
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan celebrates in his match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain during Day 4 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 21, 2019 in Madrid
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A quarter-final spot is now on the line for Leon Smith's side in Group E as they embark on the crucial doubles clash after Evans was unable to overcome the big-hitting Kazakh.
Evans battled tirelessly to eventually take the opening set 7-5, but saw his momentum slip away as Bublik powered back to take the second in impressive fashion.
The 29-year-old from Birmingham could not respond in the deciding set and quickly tumbled to a 4-0 deficit before losing with just a game on the board.
It was a huge win for Bublik and for Kazakhstan and now Britain must win the doubles rubber in order to progress to the last eight in Madrid.
Earlier, Kyle Edmund was utterly dominant as he beat Mikhail Kukushkin to give Britain the early lead in the tie. Now, it is all down to the doubles.
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