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The Czech Republic retained the Davis Cup after Radek Stepanek beat outclassed Serbian youngster Dusan Lajovic in the decisive fifth final rubber in straight sets on Sunday.
The 44th-ranked, 34-year-old Stepanek beat the 23-year-old Lajovic, world number 117, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1 in under two hours, handing the Czechs an overall 3-2 win.
On the hardcourt of the Belgrade Arena, the Czech Republic, playing the third Davis Cup final in five years, scored a ninth straight victory in Davis Cup ties.
"I was under the biggest pressure that can be," said a jubilant Stepanek. "We are one of only five teams that have defended the cup."
"I want to say how proud I am to be with these lads. They are absolutely great, they deserved to win the trophy," said interim Czech captain Vladimir Safarik, who replaced an ill Jaroslav Navratil for the final.
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