Cilic eyes chance to gain some Davis Cup redemption

LILLE, France - Croatia's Marin Cilic heads into this weekend's Davis Cup final against reigning champion France bidding to put his woes against Argentina two years ago to bed.

The former US Open champion led Juan Martin del Potro by two sets in the 2016 final in Zagreb with the host only needing one more win for the title. But Croatia slipped to an agonizing loss as Argentina roared back to lift the trophy.

But now Cilic has the chance to claim a first Davis Cup in the final year before the controversial new format is implemented by the ITF.