Davis Cup final Day 2 Debrief: Marin Cilic leads Croatia into 2-1 lead against Juan Martin Del Potro’s Argentina

This is a big result for Croatia (Picture: Reuters)

Marin Cilic guided Croatia to a straight-sets victory against Juan Martin Del Potro’s Argentina in what could prove to be a crucial Davis Cup match.

Both countries No. 1s stepped in to play the clash, with Cilic partnering Ivan Dodig and Del Potro joining Leonardo Mayer on the other side of the net.

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Croatia won the vital rubber 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 and now head into the final day of the contest with a 2-1 lead over Argentina in Zagreb.

Del Potro and Cilic had both won their opening singles against Ivo Karlovic and Federico Delbonis respectively but it’s well and truly advantage Croatia after the doubles result.

Del Potro and Mayer were beaten (Picture: AFP/Getty)

Cilic and Del Potro are due to face each other at 1pm in a must-win rubber for the Argentine.

Should Del Potro win, Karlovic and Delbonis will fight it out for the final rubber, with the winner securing the Davis Cup crown.

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Croatia are hoping to win their second title after a success in 2005, while Argentina are searching for their first success in this competition.

Davis Cup Day 3 schedule

Sunday (from 13:00)
Marin Cilic (Cro) v Juan Martin del Potro (Arg)
Ivo Karlovic (Cro) v Federico Delbonis (Cro)