Davis Cup: PHL team triumphs, ends 28-year drought versus Thailand

Ruben Gonzales (784th) upset higher-ranked Danai Udomchoke (207th) on Sunday with a 6-4 6-3 6-2 victory in Day 3 of the of the second round of the 2013 Davis Cup Group II Asia/Oceania competition, held at the Plantation Bay Resort in Cebu. [Related: Huey, Alcantara post crucial doubles win against Thais] The last time the Philippines won against Thailand was in March 1985. The two teams met again in 1998 and 1999 with Thailand winning both series. With the win, the Philippines will now advance to face New Zealand in the third round of the competition. A win against the Kiwis will promote the Philippines to Group I of the Davis Cup. - AMD, GMA News