Croatia take 2-1 lead over France in Davis Cup

ZADAR, Croatia, (Reuters) - Croatia took a big step toward securing a Davis Cup final spot when Ivan Dodig and Marin Cilic beat Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6 (6) 5-7 7-6 (6) 6-3 in the doubles to take a 2-1 lead on Saturday.