Tearful Victory and Dedication
In a heartfelt moment, three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray couldn’t hold back tears after his Davis Cup victory over Leandro Riedi. Murray defeated Riedi 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-4, contributing to Britain’s 2-1 win against Switzerland in the group stage.
Difficult Choice: Tennis or Family
Murray revealed that he made a challenging decision to skip his grandmother’s funeral to compete in the Davis Cup Finals. He emotionally stated, “Today is a tough day for me. It’s my gran’s funeral today. I’m sorry to my family that I’m not able to be there, but Gran, this one’s for you.”
Overwhelmed by Emotion
After the match, Murray returned to his bench and wept under his towel while receiving applause from the Manchester spectators. It was a poignant moment that showcased his dedication to the sport and love for his family.
Father’s Encouragement
The 36-year-old Murray consulted his father about whether to play or not. His father’s response was, “She’d want you to play. Make sure you win.” Murray took these words to heart and managed to secure the victory.
Britian’s Win in Group B
Stan Wawrinka leveled the tie for Switzerland by defeating Cameron Norrie 7-5, 6-4. However, Dan Evans and Neal Skupski secured Britain’s win in Group B by defeating Wawrinka and Dominic Stricker 6-3, 6-3 in their doubles match.
Path to the Final 8
Britain, which previously defeated Australia 2-1, is now in a favorable position to reach the Final 8 in Malaga in November. Australia and France each have one win and one loss, while Switzerland is yet to secure a victory. The top two teams from each group advance to the next stage.
Serbia’s Dominance
In Group C, Novak Djokovic sealed Serbia’s place in the Final 8 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain. Laslo Djere had also won his match earlier in Valencia, and Serbia claimed a 3-0 win by securing the doubles match, setting up a showdown with the Czech Republic to determine the group leader.
