Lajovic brings Serbia level with Britain in Davis Cup

By foxsports
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) Dusan Lajovic breezed past James Ward 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 to bring Serbia level 1-1 with title holder Britain in their Davis Cup quarterfinal.

The second singles could not be played on the opening day because of rain and was postponed until Saturday, when it also began an hour later than scheduled.

But the weather then held up and Lajovic put Serbia back in the match. He won 10 straight points in breaking Ward at love and holding at love for a decisive 3-1 lead in the third set.

The doubles were scheduled later Saturday.

Britain took a 1-0 lead when Kyle Edmund beat Janko Tipsarevic 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 in the opening singles.

Serbia is without top-ranked Novak Djokovic, while Britain is missing No. 2 Andy Murray, the Wimbledon champion.