Davis Cup: Argentina, Russia, Slovakia and Croatia through to semis
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-07-18 09:26

"This is great, to beat Australia here and on grass, it's amazing," said Nalbandian. "We're trying so hard to win the Davis Cup, and I hope we can do it this year."

Argentina, which traditionally favors clay courts, had taken a 2-1 lead into the final day on the specially made grass court at the Sydney International Tennis Center.

Hewitt, who beat Guillermo Coria on Friday for Australia's only point, converted just one of five break point chances.

"I didn't have a great day today, and he played solid from the start," Hewitt said. "Whenever I got small opportunities, I didn't take them."

Nalbandian, who lost to Hewitt in the 2002 Wimbledon final, used a combination of deft backhand drop shots and stinging forehands that touched the lines to overpower Hewitt.

Coria completed a 4-1 win for Argentina when he beat Peter Luczak, a late replacement for Wayne Arthurs, 6-3, 7-6 (11), in the second reverse singles.

Argentina will face Slovakia in the semifinals. Slovakia beat the Netherlands 4-1 to reach the final four for the first time, playing on indoor courts in Bratislava.

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