10 Jul 2011

NZ wins Davis Cup tennis tie

7:29 am on 10 July 2011

The New Zealand Davis Cup tennis team has retained its place in group one of Asia-Oceania after beating the Philippines in Hawera.

The New Zealand pair of Artem Sitak and Marcus Daniell won Saturday's doubles in straight sets to give the homeside an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the tie.