Aussies crash out of Davis Cup

Defending champions Australia have been sensationally dumped out of the Davis Cup in the first round - beaten 4-1 by Sweden.

Jonas Bjorkman, a late replacement for Robin Soderling, recovered from Saturday's punishing five-set doubles victory to beat Mark Philippoussis 7-5 6-2 6-2 in Adelaide and give Sweden an unassailable 3-1 lead in the tie.