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Argentina Rallies Against Croatia to Win First Davis Cup Title

Argentina won its first Davis Cup title on Sunday when Federico Delbonis beat Ivo Karlovic in straight sets to complete a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Croatia. It was Argentina’s fifth appearance in the final.

Delbonis dropped to the ground after his 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory in Zagreb, Croatia. His teammates fell into one another’s arms and danced around the huge Davis Cup trophy. Fans, including the soccer great Diego Maradona, chanted and waved Argentine flags.