MALAGA : Australia set up a Davis Cup semi-final clash with defending champions Italy as doubles pair Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson sealed victory against the United States on Thursday.Olympic champion Ebden and Thompson beat surprise pairing Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton 6-4 6-4 to put Lleyton Hewitt's

Australia advances to Davis Cup semifinals by defeating the United States 2-1, setting up a showdown with Italy or Argentina.

Australia, who have lifted the trophy 28 times, last won the tournament in 2003