Russia win the Davis Cup

Russia clinched victory in the Davis Cup final as Marat Safin beat Argentina’s Jose Acasuso in four sets to win the deciding rubber.

Acasuso, a late substitute for Juan Ignacio Chela, battled bravely against his opponent but could not prevent Safin from completing a 6-3 3-6 6-3 7-6 (7/5) victory.