U.S., Chile tied 1-1 in Davis Cup play

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    John Isner played another long match. This one ended before he could pull out a win.

    The American, who won the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon last year, lost a five-set marathon to Paul Capdeville on Friday, leaving the United States with a split of its Davis Cup matches against Chile after Andy Roddick took the opener.

    The 165th-ranked Capdeville gave Chile a big lift in the first round by rallying to defeat Isner 6-7 (5), 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5), 6-4.

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