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Updated at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2008

Tennis: Federer, Wawrinka lead Swiss to Davis Cup win

Associated Press

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka have given Switzerland a spot in next year's elite Davis Cup World Group.

They defeated Belgium's Xavier Malisse and Olivier Rochus 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-3 Saturday in doubles for an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five playoff series.

They also paired to win doubles at the Beijing Olympics.

Federer beat Kristof Vliegen in straight sets in Friday's singles, while Wawrinka stopped Steve Darcisg. The reverse singles are set for Sunday.