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Croatia win doubles for Davis Cup final lead

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Croatia gained a thrilling doubles victory over Argentina to take a 2-1 lead into the last day of the Davis Cup final in Zagreb.

Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig beat Juan Martin del Potro and Leonardo Mayer 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-4) 6-3.

In front of a boisterous crowd, Croatia got the key break to go 4-2 up in the third set and they held on for the win.

Victory for Cilic over Del Potro in Sunday's reverse singles will seal a second world title for the Croatians.

More to follow.