Davis Cup: Germany lead Australia 2-1

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Tim Puetz and Jan-Lennard Struff won a thrilling doubles clash to give Germany a 2-1 lead after the second day of their World Group Davis Cup tie against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. The German duo overcame John Peers and Matthew Ebden 6-4, 6-7 (1/7), 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4. The tie will now hinge on Sunday's first reverse singles between Kyrgios and World No. 5 Alexander Zverev.

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