The Davis Cup returned this weekend and although the main focus would have been on the quarter finals, Great Britain had a Europe/Africa Zone II match against Luxembourg. On paper the result wasn't much of a surprise as Andy Murray took part for Britain in Glasgow whereas Luxembourg's main star was Gilles Muller.
But if Great Britain won, they would be in the playoff final for the chance to be promoted to Group I. Up first was Muller against James Ward, Muller probably unsurprisingly won in straight sets 6-3 7-6 6-1. Andy Murray was up next and he faced Laurent Bram who was mainly a coach and very much a part time player. It was no surprise to see Murray win, but Murray did it in fantastic style by winning 6-0 6-0 6-0 to level the score after day one.
Day two saw the doubles event and Andy Murray teamed with his brother Jamie to take on Bram and Mike Vermeer who is ranked 971st in the world. the Murray's had to fight to win the first set but took it 7-5. From there the Luxembourg pair had no answer and the Murray's won the other two sets 6-2 6-0 to give Britain the edge going into the final day.
Andy Murray kicked off day three knowing that a win over Gilles Muller would secure Britain's place in the promotion play-off. Again it was quickly won in straight sets as Murray took the match 6-4 6-3 6-1 to secure the final play-off. James Ward rounded day three off with a 6-1 6-3. Great Britain will now face Hungary in the promotion play-off.
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