ZADAR, Croatia — The doubles specialist Mike Bryan’s decision to come out of Davis Cup retirement gave the United States a much-needed lift on Saturday.
Bryan teamed with Ryan Harrison for the first time and helped the Americans outlast Ivan Dodig and Mate Pavic, 7-5, 7-6 (6), 1-6, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), over nearly five hours to cut Croatia’s lead to 2-1 in their semifinal.
“It’s great to win one for the country — 7-6 in the fifth, on the road and on dirt — this is right up there, and I will never forget this one,” Bryan said.