Andy Murray and Dan Evans will convey British hopes on the very beginning of the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia in Glasgow. Triumph in the best-of-five tie would take Great Britain through to a first final since 1978. Murray will play Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first singles match at 13:00 BST, before Evans plays Australian number one Bernard Tomic.
Belgium host Argentina in the other World Group semi-final in Brussels. It is 34 years since Britain last made the Davis Cup semi-finals, 37 years since they came to the final, and 79 years since they lifted the trophy.
Wins over the US and France , in addition to the unlucky deficiency of powerhouses, for example, Serbia, Switzerland and Spain from the semis, have raised the genuine prospect of a tenth title. Andy Murray said, “It’s a big occasion for sure. Everyone views this as a big opportunity.”
Australia has won the Davis Cup 28 times, with Lleyton Hewitt driving the route in their latest triumph 12 years back. It will be an initially meeting between the world number three and number 72, in spite of the fact that they hone together frequently and played pairs in Miami. They have likewise ended up companions off court since 19-year-old Kokkinakis has developed on visit, with a lot of amiable messages handed-off on online networking. Evans said, “My game matches up pretty well to him and that’s what I’ve got to try and do on Friday, play that way again. I remember when I’ve lost to someone and that’s always in your head.”
Andy Murray said, “Dan’s talent has never been in question and I also think he has the sort of personality that gets up for big matches and big occasions. Obviously some players can freeze in those situations but I don’t think that is in his personality, I think he will handle it fine.”
It will be an initially meeting between the world number three and number 72, despite the fact that they rehearse together routinely and played copies in Miami. They have additionally ended up companions off court since 19-year-old Kokkinakis has developed on visit, with a lot of well-intentioned messages transferred on online networking.
After talking with him Andy Murray said, “I spend a lot of time watching and speaking to him, so I know his game well. He’s a very explosive player but at the same time it’s a tough match-up for him as well, and the atmosphere will be challenging for them.”
