The Russian roulette

Yvengeny Kafelnikov's recent form has not been promising. So with Kafelnikov's support, Mikhail Youzhny was picked to play the deciding singles against Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu (in pic).

France had history on its side. In every final since 1978, the team winning the doubles point has gone on to win the Davis Cup. France had also never lost a Davis Cup Final when leading going into the final day.

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