Argentina take the lead in Davis Cup

Alex Bogdanovic battled for almost two hours but he could not avoid defeat against Agustin Calleri who gave Argentina a 2-0 lead against Great Britain in the Davis Cup World Group first-round tie.

Calleri, ranked 41st in the world, was clearly superior and defeated the British number two 6-3 6-1 6-1.

In the opening match David Nalbandian defeated James Baker 6-1 6-3 6-3.