Bryan brothers give US 2-1 lead over France

Bob and Mike Bryan beat French opponents Michael Llodra and Julien Benneteau 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in their doubles rubber here on Saturday to give the States a 2-1 lead in their Davis Cup World Group quarter-final.

America’s number one singles player here John Isner can seal their place in the semi-finals should he beat French No 1 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Sunday’s first single rubber.

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