Bryans Keep U.S. Alive v Russia in Davis Cup

While line-ups can be changed, Roddick is scheduled to face Youzhny in the first must-win singles for the U.S. on Sunday. If the former No. 1 prevails, then it will come to a decisive potential meeting between Blake and Marat Safin.

Nikolay Davydenko, the Russian former French Open semifinalist benched on Friday, could be inserted in either match for a Sunday appearance against the Americans.

"Do I need to pay you for that clinic? -- It was such a great performance," McEnroe told Bob and Mike Bryan after the match.

The brothers increased their career Davis Cup record to 9-1.

"We play our best tennis in Davis Cup," Mike said. "We're looking to make a little history. It's going to be tough tomorrow, but I think we have a pretty good shot at winning both matches."

Never in the Open Era (since 1968) has the U.S. won a tie from 0-2 matches down.

With a win the Russians would host Argentina in the final. If the Americans could make history with a win Sunday, they would again play on clay in the final at Argentina.

Davis Cup World Group Playoffs -- Day 2

Austria d. Mexico 3-0
Germany leads Thailand 2-1
Czech Republic d. Netherlands 3-0
Romania tied Korea 1-1 (rain)
Belgium leads Slovak Republic 2-1
Spain leads Italy 2-1
Brazil leads Sweden 1-0 (rain)
Switzerland leads Serbia/Montenegro 2-1