Murray brothers put Britain in sight of Davis Cup final

Andy and Jamie Murray moved Great Britain to the verge of a first Davis Cup final since 1978 after defeating Australia's Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth in an epic doubles clash in their semi-final on Saturday

Britain's Andy Murray (right) and brother Jamie celebrate their victory over Australia's Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth in Glasgow

Glasgow: Andy and Jamie Murray moved Great Britain to the verge of a first Davis Cup final since 1978 after defeating Australia's Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth in an epic doubles clash in their semi-final on Saturday.


Britain's Andy Murray (right) and brother Jamie celebrate their victory over Australia's Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth in Glasgow. Pic/AFP 

World No 3 Andy and older brother Jamie recovered from a set down to secure a thrilling 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 victory in a gruelling four-hour rubber.

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Victory gave the home side a 2-1 lead and it means Andy Murray can now clinch the tie for Great Britain in Sunday's first reverse singles as they attempt to win the competition for the first time since 1936.

The 28-year-old will secure a final showdown against either Belgium or Argentina in November if he defeats opponent Bernard Tomic.

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