Davis Cup roundup: Czech Republic eliminates U.S. team 3-2 in qualifying

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Jakub Mensik handled Frances Tiafoe in the deciding fifth match to give the Czech Republic a 3-2 victory over the United States on Saturday in their Davis Cup second-round qualifying match in Delray Beach, Fla.

Mensik, ranked No. 17 in the world, won 6-1, 6-4 over Tiafoe, ranked No. 29. Mensik converted four of 11 break-point opportunities, while Tiafoe converted h