Ghent (Belgium) Britain won the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years in Ghent yesterday when Andy Murray defeated David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 in the first of the reverse singles for an unbeatable 3-1 lead over Belgium.


Britain's Andy Murray (centre) celebrates with teammates after his win over Belgium's David Goffin to win the Davis Cup final in Ghent, Belgium yesterday. Pic/AFP

It was a fitting climax for the 28-year-old Scot to provide the winning point, having won all 11 rubbers he played in during the campaign as the British defeated heavyweights United States, France and Australia before the clincher against Belgium.