TEL AVIV, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich gave Israel a 2-1 lead over Sweden in their Davis Cup first round tie with a 6-3 7-6 7-5 doubles win over Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt on Saturday.

Australian Open doubles champions Erlich and Ram put on a thrilling display in bright sunshine to give Israel the psychological edge ahead of Sunday's reverse singles.

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