Nalbandian puts Argentina ahead

David Nalbandian gave Argentina the lead in the Davis Cup semi-final clash with Russia, beating Igor Andreev 7-6 6-2 6-4.

Andreev went 4-1 up in the first-set tie-break but Nalbandian came back to take it 7-5 and then cruised through the next two sets.

Juan Martin Del Potro faces Nikolay Davydenko in the second match in Buenos Aires.

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