France seal Davis Cup victory

Davis Cup Final Australia v France day three

Davis Cup first reverse singles: Australia beat France 6-2 6-2 6-3

Getting on top: The match was played almost exclusively from the baseline

Pep talk: French captain Guy Forget attempts to inspire Grosjean

Joy and despair: Hewitt's win keeps Australia's chances of lifting the Cup alive

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Davis Cup second reverse singles: France beat Australia 7-6 6-7 6-3 6-3

Game over: Wayne Arthurs knows it is all over for Australia, while Nicolas Escude celebrates success

Victory at last: The French team celebrate their victory, making up for their 1999 final defeat

Champions: Pioline, Escude and Forget celebrate a great victory for France on Australian soil