ATP roundup: U.S. takes lead over Taiwan in Davis Cup qualifiers

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Alex Michelsen hung on to defeat Tung-Lin Wu and help the United States take a 2-0 lead in their matchup against Taiwan in Davis Cup qualifiers on Friday in Taipei City.

American Marcos Giron opened the tie with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Chun-Hsin Tseng before Michelsen fired 12 aces and saved both break points he faced to get away from Wu.

Their tie will continue Saturday with a dou