Safin fightback gives Russia advantage
Marat Safin hit back from two sets down to beat Tomas Berdych and give Russia an early advantage in their Davis Cup quarter-final against the Czech Republic.
World number nine Berdych started well and appeared in complete control before Safin stormed back to register a 6-7 (5/7) 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 triumph.
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