Glasgow to host Great Britain's Davis Cup semi-final
Thursday 13 August 2015 18:25, UK
Glasgow will host Great Britain's bid to reach their first Davis Cup final since 1978.
The Emirates Arena will be the venue for the semi-final showdown with Australia.
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has confirmed the venue for the September clash, with Britain securing their last-four spot with a 3-1 win over France in July at the Queen's Club in London.
A return to indoor climes - the matches will be played on temporary hard courst - in Glasgow will also bring back memories of Britain's 3-2 first-round win over the United States in March this year, where Andy Murray beat Donald Young and John Isner in the singles rubbers.
The semi-final tie will be played between September 18 and 20, and Murray said: "It's exciting for the team to be going back to Glasgow.
"It's always special to play in front of a home crowd and we are fortunate to have played our last three ties at home.
"We had a unique atmosphere in Glasgow, the crowd was unbelievable. It's going to be a huge week for our team and we'll be doing everything we can to get GB through to the final."
The last time Great Britain reached the semis was in 1981 - they were thumped 5-0 by Argentina in Buenos Aires.
The last time Britain got to the final, in 1978, they beat Australia in the semi-finals, before losing to the United States in the final.
It will be the 13th Davis Cup meeting between the two countries dating back to 1907, with Australia holding an 8-4 advantage.
Australia have won the Davis Cup 28 times, the last time in 2003. The last time Great Britain won the title was way back in 1936.
Belgium hosts Argentina in the other semifinal in Brussels.
