David Ferrer of Spain returns a shot to Sam Querrey of the U.S. during their Davis Cup World Group semi-final match in Gijon, northern Spain September 14, 2012 (Photo: Reuters)
Holders Spain clinched a berth in their fourth Davis Cup final in five years when David Ferrer helped secure an unassailable 3-1 lead over the United States in the last-four tie in Gijon on Sunday.
World number five Ferrer had to fight from a set down on the clay in the northern Spanish city, coming through 6-7 6-3 6-4 6-2 against the 10th-ranked John Isner for his 16th victory in 16 singles rubbers on clay.
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