Murray to lead Britain on Davis Cup return

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Andy Murray will spearhead Britain's attempt to win a Davis Cup World Group tie for the first time since 1986 in Argentina next month.

Murray, the world number nine, is joined in the British team by his doubles-specialist brother Jamie, Alex Bogdanovic, who is currently ranked 180 in the world, and Jamie Baker (217).

Britain returned to the elite of the competition by beating Croatia 4-1 last September but team captain John Lloyd was bullish about his side's prospects.

"Argentina are formidable opponents and there is no doubt that we will have a tough tie next month," Lloyd said.

"However we have world class players in Andy and Jamie Murray and they will be supported by two talented players who have shown over the last year that they...