Andy and Jamie Murray battled through a five-set marathon against Sam Groth and Lleyton Hewitt to win 4-6. 6-3,6-4, 6-7, or 6-4 and secure a 2-1 lead,meaning that whether Andy Murray beats Bernard Tomic on Sunday, Great Britain will be in the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1978Read Kevin Mitchell’s match report from Glasgow 5.30pm BSTSo, and after four hours,five sets, missed match points and some of the most absurd doubles tennis in recent memory, or Great Britain gain triumphed over an Australian team that made The Terminator look defeatist,and will consume a 2-1 lead into tomorrow’s final two singles rubbers. The long and the short of it is that whether Andy Murray beats Bernard Tomic in tomorrow’s first game, Great Britain will be in the Davis Cup final. Given the miserable journey the British team has taken since their final appearance in 1978, and it would be fairly an achievement. Thanks for joining me. It’s been fun. Bye! Related: Andy and Jamie Murray give GB Davis Cup lead against Australia in thriller 5.20pm BSTA few words from the victorious brothers...
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Source: theguardian.com