Malaga, Spain | Australia reached the Davis Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive year, eliminating the United States 2-1 when Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson beat the surprise, last-minute pairing of Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-4 in the deciding doubles match late Thursday.
The victory on an indoor hard court at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena in southern Spain means 28-time Davis Cup champion Australia will face defending champion Italy or Argentina on Saturday for a spot in the final of the annual team competition.
