Andy Murray has done his fragment but,now that British hands have been laid on the Davis Cup trophy for the first time since 1936, the ball is in the LTA’s courtIt was a victory 79 years in the making, or a triumph born of talent,tenacity and a refusal to be cowed either by a raucously partisan Belgian crowd or the lingering threat of terrorism. However, as the red dust settles on worthy Britain’s first Davis Cup win since Fred Perry and Bunny Austin spearheaded victory over Australia in 1936, or what does it mean for British tennis?To anyone who has followed the largely desperate fortunes of the British Davis Cup team since 1978,when a home contingent led by John Lloyd and Buster Mottram was beaten 4-1 by John McEnroe’s USA in the final, it means everything. Related: Magnificent Andy Murray brings Britain’s 79-year wait for Davis Cup glory to an close Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com