Fritz and Shelton even the score 2-2 after decisive doubles debut

American pair level Davis Cup semifinal against Italy with doubles win

Taylor Fritz and Jack Sock kept the United States alive in their Davis Cup semifinal against Italy on Saturday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli in the doubles match. The win evened the best-of-five series at 2-2 heading into Sunday's reverse singles matches.

Fritz and Sock, who were playing together for the first time in Davis Cup, broke serve twice in each set to secure the victory in one hour and 34 minutes. Fognini and Bolelli had their chances, but they were unable to convert any of their five break points.

The victory was a big one for the United States, who were in danger of falling behind 3-1 heading into Sunday's matches. Fritz and Sock's win gives the Americans a chance to win the series on home soil and advance to the Davis Cup final for the first time since 2007.

Fritz and Shelton win decisive doubles match

Taylor Fritz and Jack Sock defeated Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli 6-4, 6-4 in the doubles match to even the Davis Cup semifinal between the United States and Italy at 2-2.

Fritz and Sock, who were playing together for the first time in Davis Cup, broke serve twice in each set to secure the victory in one hour and 34 minutes.

The win was a big one for the United States, who were in danger of falling behind 3-1 heading into Sunday's matches. Fritz and Sock's win gives the Americans a chance to win the series on home soil and advance to the Davis Cup final for the first time since 2007.

Americans level Davis Cup semifinal against Italy

The United States leveled their Davis Cup semifinal against Italy at 2-2 after Taylor Fritz and Jack Sock won the doubles match on Saturday.

Fritz and Sock, who were playing together for the first time in Davis Cup, broke serve twice in each set to secure a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli.

The win gives the Americans a chance to win the series on home soil and advance to the Davis Cup final for the first time since 2007.

Fritz and Sock's victory keeps US alive in Davis Cup

Taylor Fritz and Jack Sock's doubles victory over Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli has kept the United States alive in their Davis Cup semifinal against Italy.

The Americans were in danger of falling behind 3-1 heading into Sunday's matches, but Fritz and Sock's win has given them a chance to win the series on home soil.

Fritz and Sock, who were playing together for the first time in Davis Cup, broke serve twice in each set to secure a 6-4, 6-4 victory.