Roddick clinches US win over Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Andy Roddick sent the United States through to the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Sunday by dispatching Paul Capdeville 3-6, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3 to give the Americans an insurmountable 3-1 lead over Chile.

Roddick improved his record to 12-0 when given the opportunity to close a Davis Cup tie, earning Jim Courier a victory in his debut as US captain.

"Let's not mistake me being 12-0 with me not getting nervous," said Roddick on the United States Tennis Association website (www.usta.com). "When I hear stats like that it's gratifying for me.