Germany wins Davis quarters

Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday after Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz won the decisive doubles match. The German pair defeated British teammates Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 7-6 (10), 7-6 (5) after the best-ofthree tie was level following the two singles. Germany, in its first semifinal since 2007, will meet either Sweden or Russia on Saturday. Croatia will face either Serbia or Kazakhstan in the other semifinal. Britain was seeking its fourth semifinal berth in the last six editions of the tournament.