BAMBERG, GERMANY: Argentina recorded an impressive 4-1 away victory over Germany in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group first round. In a tie that looked like it could be a potential banana skin, last year's runners-up raced into an unassailable 3-0 lead after singles wins for Juan Monaco and David Nalbandian, before the experienced Nalbandian partnered Eduardo Schwank to clinch the vital third point in the doubles. The Argentines now host Croatia in the World Group quarterfinals.