TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — A straightforward win in the doubles for Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey on Saturday lifted the United States to a 2-1 lead over Uzbekistan and the brink of victory in their Davis Cup World Group playoff.
Johnson and Querrey held their serve throughout the 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin and Farrukh Dustov, wrapping up the match in just over 90 minutes.
"I served well, Stevie cleaned up stuff at the net. I was hitting forehands. He was hitting forehands," Querrey said. "It was a solid win and we are happy to get a point for the team.