Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka beat French doubles duo Julien
Benneteau and Richard Gasquet to give Switzerland a 2-1 lead in the
Davis Cup final.
Federer showed no signs of his
recent back problem
as the Swiss won 6-3 7-5 6-4 on the indoor clay court in Lille.
The 33-year-old, who lost his singles match to Gael Monfils on Friday, said: "Clearly it's a big relief. The medical staff, it's a big thanks to them."
Richard Gasquet faces Federer in the first of two singles matches on Sunday.
Gasquet was called up to replace Richard Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who missed Saturday's doubles despite being tipped to partner Gasquet and was reported to be suffering pain in his elbow.
Sunday's two matches will decide the final, with Wawrinka expected to face Monfils as the Swiss seek to capture the first Davis Cup title in their history.
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