The Argentina team pose with the Davis Cup trophy following their victory on day three of the Davis Cup Final match against Croatia in Zagreb, capital of Croatia, Nov. 27, 2016. Argentina won 3-2 to claim the title. (Xinhua/Miso Lisanin)
BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- After Argentina won the Davis Cup by beating Croatia in Zagreb on Sunday, captain Daniel Orsanic said that "Argentinean tennis has won."
"We are very happy, this group represents all of Argentinean tennis. Argentinean tennis has won, Argentinean sport has won," said Orsanic to the press.
The leader of the squad added that "today is a day that we have wanted to live for a long time."
Argentina beat Croatia 3-2 after Juan Martin del Potro saw off Marin Cilic 6-7 (4), 2-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-3 and Federico Delbonis beat Ivo Karlovic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
The fate of the squad did not look good going into the second day, when Croatia led 2-1 after Friday and Saturday.
Speaking to TyC Sports, a Buenos Aires channel, the captain beamed that "the heart of Juan Martin is huge and Delbonis' match was perfect."
Addressing Del Potro's comeback from two sets down against Cilic, a jubilant Orsanic said that it was "the comeback of history."
Delbonis, who won the final match, said that "I still can't believe it."
"I got the chance to fight for the final point, and I did it with honor," he concluded.
