Bryans put America 2-1 ahead in Davis Cup over Australia

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