# October 6, 1986: Cash vs Gilbert Davis Cup clash

> Pat Cash defeated Brad Gilbert in Davis Cup semi-final after stalling accusations.
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- Summary: Pat Cash defeated Brad Gilbert in Davis Cup semi-final after stalling accusations. Pat Cash won Davis Cup semi-final against Brad Gilbert after dispute over…
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## October 6, 1986
Pat Cash defeated Brad Gilbert in Davis Cup semi-final (3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4).
## Stalling dispute
Gilbert accused Cash of stalling by taking too long to get into return position.
## Gilbert's complaint
Gilbert said the umpire should have intervened 30 times for stalling.
## Cash's response
Cash blamed Gilbert for quick serving 20 times during the match.
## Australia advances
Australia qualified for Davis Cup final after winning semi-final match.
## Final victory
Australia defeated Sweden in Davis Cup final to win 26th title.
## Key takeaway

Pat Cash won Davis Cup semi-final against Brad Gilbert after dispute over stalling.