ZADAR, Croatia (Reuters) - Marin Cilic sent Croatia into the Davis Cup final with a 6-3 6-2 7-5 victory against Richard Gasquet on Sunday that gave the hosts a 3-1 win over France.

(Reuters) - Two years after Spain's stunning fall from grace in Davis Cup tennis, Rafa Nadal has hailed his nation's return to the World Group after victory in the playoff against India.

Sept 18 (Gracenote) - Result from the Japan Open Women's Singles Final on Sunday

Sept 17 (Gracenote) - Results from the Quebec City Challenge Women's Singles Semifinal matches on Saturday

ZADAR, Croatia, (Reuters) - Croatia took a big step toward securing a Davis Cup final spot when Ivan Dodig and Marin Cilic beat Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6 (6) 5-7 7-6 (6) 6-3 in the doubles to take a 2-1 lead on Saturday.

Sept 17 (Gracenote) - Draw from the Davis Cup World Group Semifinal matches on Saturday

Sept 17 (Gracenote) - Results from the Japan Open Women's Singles Semifinal matches on Saturday

Sept 17 (Gracenote) - Results from the Quebec City Challenge Women's Singles Quarterfinal matches on Friday

GLASGOW (Reuters) - Juan Martin del Potro delivered a huge blow to Britain's hopes of retaining the Davis Cup when he beat Andy Murray 6-4 5-7 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 in a five-hour thriller as Argentina grabbed a 2-0 lead in their world group semi-final on Friday.