Bryans give America edge over Australia in Davis Cup

The crack Bob and Mike Bryan doubles combination gave the United States a crucial edge in their Davis Cup World Group tie with a thrilling five-set win over the Lleyton Hewitt-inspired Australians at Kooyong on Saturday. The 16-time Grand Slam and London Olympics doubles champions looked to be cruising to victory, breezing through the opening two sets before Hewitt and debutant John Peers forced a fifth set. Jim Courier's Americans can wrap up the first-round tie on Kooyong's grass court with ju