Still More DAVIS CUP — Great Britain defeats the U.S., 3-1

Written by: Staff on 2nd February 2014

Still More DAVIS CUP -- Great Britain defeats the U.S., 3-1

epa03954460 The Czech Republic Davis cup team pose during the trophy ceremony after winning the Davis Cup final against Serbia in Belgrade, Serbia, 17 November 2013. EPA/KOCA SULEJMANOVIC |

GREAT BRITAIN DEFEATS THE U.S., 3-1

Despite a brave effort from Sam Querrey, No. 6 Andy Murray clinched Great Britain’s first Davis Cup Quarterfinals appearance since 1986 on Sunday, beating the 49th-ranked American, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-3, on red clay at Petco Park in San Diego.

Great Britain claimed the latest victory in the oldest rivalry in Davis Cup history, defeating the United States for the first time since 1935 and winning on American soil for the first time since 1903. Since Murray won the tie-clinching match in four sets, the fifth, dead singles rubber scheduled to be played between the United States’ Donald Young and Great Britain’s James Ward was not played.

Great Britain will now play Italy in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in April. The United States will play in September’s World Group Playoff against an opponent to be determined.

RESULTS

DAY/LOCAL MATCH TIME EVENT DETAILS/PAIRING

Friday, 11:00 a.m. Singles A: Andy Murray (GBR) d. Donald Young (USA), 6-1, 6-2, 6-3

Singles B: James Ward (GBR) d. Sam Querrey (USA), 1-6, 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-4, 6-1

Saturday, 12:00 p.m. Doubles: Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) d.

Colin Fleming/Dominic Inglot (GBR), 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Singles C: Andy Murray (GBR) d. Sam Querrey (USA), 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-3

Singles D: Donald Young (USA) v. James Ward (GBR), not played

ATTENDANCE

Attendance for Sunday’s singles match in the temporary stadium built in left field of Petco Park was 6,249, bringing the three-day total to 18,796.

DAVIS CUP RESULTS

Czech Republic beat the Netherlands, 3-2