Tennis: Johansson beats Rafter in Davis Cup

Thomas Johansson rallied from two sets down to beat Pat Rafter and give Sweden a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia.

Thomas Johansson rallied from two sets down to beat Pat Rafter and give Sweden a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia.

Johansson had three match points at 5-3 and clinched the match on his second with a powerful first serve to win 3-6 6-7 6-3 6-2 6-3.

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