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Belgium close in on Davis Cup upset

They're without David Goffin but Belgium have once again gone one rubber up on Germany in their Davis Cup tie and are on the verge of a major upset.

Belgium's Joris De Loore, right, and Ruben Bemelmans celebrate
Belgium have a 2-1 lead over Germany in their Davis Cup first-round tie. (AAP)

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Ruben Bemelmans and Joris De Loore defeated German brothers Mischa and Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-6 6-3 to give Belgium a 2-1 lead in their Davis Cup first-round tie.

The first brothers to play together for Germany in the competition saved 15 of the 18 break points they faced but were unable to prevent Bemelmans and De Loore winning in three hours and 13 minutes.

The 19-year-old Alexander Zverev, who levelled the tie 1-1 on Friday, was nominated alongside his older brother in place of Jan-Lennard Struff, who has a stomach bug.

Germany needs to win both of Sunday's reverse singles to preserve its unbeaten record against Belgium.

The younger Zverev was due to play Steve Darcis before German No. 1 Philipp Kohlschreiber faces Arthur De Greef.


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