Davis Cup Final 2002: Russia d. France, 3-2.
Three hours after burying his head in his towel in disbelief, and after being just two points from defeat in the third set, Youzhny completed the most unlikely victory. He broke Mathieu’s serve at 44 in the decider and then held to love, finally winning 36 26 63 75 64. This is the only time in the history of the competition that a two-set deficit has been turned around in a live fifth rubber of a Final.“It’s one of the best times of my career, but it’s not my hour it’s our team’s victory,” said Youzhny, who was quick to point out the role of his compatriots. “Even when I was two sets down I knew I should just keep playing my game.”
![MS: “But normally when you talk to yourself [on court] you say; ‘I love you, you’re a good guy, but don’t miss next time, okay?’”](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1388zdESn1qa9pwio1_r1_500.png "MS: “But normally when you talk to yourself [on court] you say; ‘I love you, you’re a good guy, but don’t miss next time, okay?’”")
MS: “But normally when you talk to yourself [on court] you say; ‘I love you, you’re a good guy, but don’t miss next time, okay?’”
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