Davis Cup final: Czech Republic edge out Spain in Prague

    Radek Stepanek was the hero as the Czech Republic won the 100th Davis Cup final against Spain in Prague.

     It all came down to a deciding fifth rubber, with Stepanek seeing off world number 11 Nicolas Almagro 6-4 7-6 (7-0) 3-6 6-3 to give his nation a 3-2 win.
        David Ferrer had earlier brought Spain level at 2-2 with a 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory over Tomas Berdych.

        While Czechoslovakia won the Davis Cup in 1980, this is the Czech Republic's first victory as an independent nation.

"I was dreaming about it my whole life and now we're standing here as Davis Cup champions, it's amazing," said Stepanek.
"I can't describe what I'm feeling right now. I came on the court with the mindset that I had to stay calm, hungry, motivated and concentrate.
"I was playing very aggressively today. I wanted to be the one who was active, who was controlling the game and it paid off."