Jamie homes in for GB

JAMIE MURRAY enjoyed a happy homecoming as Great Britain came from a set down to win the crucial Davis Cup doubles rubber against Uzbekistan.

In Glasgow, Murray – fresh from his US Open mixed doubles win – and partner Dom Inglot overcame Denis Istomin and Sanjar Fayziev 4-6 7-6 6-2 6-3.

Their victory, in two hours and 54 minutes, means Great Britain take a 2-1 lead into today’s reverse singles. With the Davis Cup undergoing a revamp next year there is no relegation at stake but Leon Smith’s team need a victory in the tie to ensure they are seeded in February’s qualifying tournament.

Murray said: “We fought hard in the first couple of sets but couldn’t quite find a break.

“We were so close to being two sets to love down, but then we relaxed a bit and played really well in the last two sets.”