Kiefer steers Germany to 2-1 lead over Austria
Nicolas Kiefer steered Germany to a 2-1 lead over Austria in their Davis Cup world group first-round tie on Saturday when he partnered Philipp Kohlschreiber to a four-set win over Alexander Peya and Julian Knowle.
KLAGENFURT, Austria -Croatia stunned pretournament favorite Germany 2-1 Thursday, taking control of Group B at the European Championship.