Andy Murray to partner Jamie for Great Britain in Davis Cup doubles
Saturday 19 September 2015 18:28, UK
Andy Murray has been called into action for the doubles on the second day of Great Britain's Davis Cup semi-final against Australia.
The world No 3 will partner his brother Jamie after replacing Dom Inglot in the pairing that faces Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth in Glasgow on Saturday afternoon.
After defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets in the opening singles on Friday, the British No 1 has been drafted in by GB captain Leon Smith after Bernard Tomic levelled the tie up at 1-1 with a four-set win over Dan Evans in the second singles.
The Murrays helped Britain into the semi-final with a doubles win over France in July to put them 2-1 ahead.
Smith planned to discuss the situation with Murray and his physical performance staff and make a quick decision on Friday night, but he insisted it was not going to be an easy one.
"It's not just about Andy," Smith said on Friday evening. "Yes, he is the best player across the two teams, but it's about Jamie as well.
"Jamie is playing the best tennis of his career and Dom is playing great. He won at Winstom-Salem and made the semi-finals of the US Open. He is desperate to play and has Davis Cup experience.
"Whichever combination goes out we should be confident, but clearly if Andy goes out, when they get that team-sheet they will go 'oh, Andy's playing'."
