2015 Davis Cup Final: The Murray brothers shine, Great Britain ends 79-year drought.

November 30, 2015 07:52

After a 79-year wait, British tennis fans finally had their wish fulfilled: to see their team crowned champions at the Davis Cup. Thanks to the outstanding performance of the Murray brothers, Great Britain defeated Belgium 3-1 in Ghent, deservedly claiming the title.

Before the final, besides the pressure from the weight of history, many worried that Leon Smith's players would also face other challenges such as physical fitness (Andy Murray had just competed in the ATP World Tour Finals), the difference in playing surface (playing on clay in Ghent), or the disparity in skill level (Edmund was still too inexperienced). But in the end, they handled it well.

Edmund was indeed too inexperienced. In the opening match, he led David Goffin, ranked 84 places higher, 6-3, 6-1, but then lost very quickly in the next three sets. However, the brilliance of the Murray brothers allowed the Great Britain team to determine their own fate. Murray defeated both Goffin and Bemelmans without losing a set, but more importantly, in the only doubles match, Andy and Jamie beat Darcis/Goffin 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. With a 3-1 lead, Great Britain officially won the Davis Cup, and the remaining singles match between Bemelmans and Edmund was cancelled.

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Murray finished the 2015 Davis Cup season with an incredibly impressive record: winning all eight matches, matching legends like John McEnroe and Mats Wilander.

Murray finished the 2015 Davis Cup season with an incredibly impressive record: winning all eight matches, matching legends like John McEnroe and Mats Wilander. Including doubles, he won 11 matches that season. Historically, only three other players have achieved this feat. Thanks to Murray's significant contribution, Great Britain won their 10th Davis Cup title after a 79-year wait.

England's historic journey this season began with a 3-2 victory over the USA. In the quarter-finals, they eliminated France 3-1, and in the semi-finals, they won 3-1 against Australia. And recently, despite playing away from home, they still convincingly triumphed.

Thus, in the current Davis Cup standings, Great Britain has surpassed France to become the third most successful team in history, and is only behind Australia (28) and the USA (32).

Match results

Goffin - Edmund 3-6, 1-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-0

Bemelmans - Murray 3-6, 2-6, 5-7

Darcis/Goffin - Andy/Jamie Murray 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, 2-6

Goffin - Murray 3-6, 5-7, 3-6

Bemelmans - Edmun (not playing)

Final score: Belgium - England 1-3

According to Thethaovanhoa

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