Argentina lifted their first Davis Cup title after Juan Martin Del Potro and Federico Delbonis won Sunday Nov 27,2016's reverse singles to complete the South American nation's spectacular comeback in a 3-2 victory over hosts Croatia in the final.
Federico Delbonis swept aside Croatia's Ivo Karlovic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in Sunday's deciding rubber as Argentina clinched a first Davis Cup title with a stunning fightback in Zagreb.
Juan Martin del Potro staged an incredible comeback from two sets down to beat Marin Cilic 6-7(4) 2-6 7-5 6-4 6-3 before Delbonis swept aside Ivo Karlovic 6-3 6-4 6-2 in the decisive rubber, sparking wild celebrations among several thousand away fans in the Zagreb Arena.in the opening reverse singles to level the tie at 2-2
Argentina joined the list of Davis Cup winners after losing all four finals they had previously contested and their dismal record in the title showdown appeared set to continue when Cilic came within a set of clinching Croatia's second title.
The Argentine fans, including the country's former soccer World Cup winner Diego Maradona in the VIP box, treated their team to a standing ovation at the end of the tie as disappointed home supporters left the Zagreb Arena in a hurry.
Argentina coach Daniel Orsanic, who has Croatian roots, heaped praise on all his players but singled out Del Potro's heroics.
"His achievement today borders on the impossible, while Federico played a perfect match and was on top of every ball throughout the contest."
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