Bryan brothers clinch Davis Cup playoff for U.S.

Americans Bob and Mike Bryan routed Norbert Gombos and Lukas Lacko 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 Saturday in doubles to clinch the Davis Cup World Group playoff against Slovakia.

The U.S. secured its spot in the 2015 World Group as the Bryans' lopsided victory followed singles wins Friday night by John Isner and Sam Querrey.

The Bryans capped a remarkable week of tennis. They captured the U.S. Open title last Sunday for their 100th career tournament win and then dominated Saturday's match that lasted only 76 minutes.

Using their quick hands, they put on a volleying clinic at the net and broke serve seven times in the match before an enthusiastic crowd at the Sears Centre, 30 miles northwest of Chicago.

Michal Mertinak, the highest-ranked Slovakian doubles player at No. 88, had been scheduled to play with Lacko. But he was replaced by Gombos, who'd lost the opening singles match Friday in straight sets to Isner.