“We Played An Unbelievably High Level Match Against A Top Team,” – Andy Murray

The Great Britain are at the point of sealing a spot in the Davis Cup semi-finals after the Murray brothers (Andy and Jamie) came out victorious in the doubles on Saturday.

The Murray brothers produced a brilliant battling display at Queen’s to defeat France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Nicolas Mahut 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7/5) 6-1.

The victory gives Britain a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five tie, meaning they need only win one of Sunday’s two singles matches to reach their first semi-final since 1981.

“We played an unbelievably high level match against a top team,” Andy Murray said on court afterwards.

“It was an absolutely fantastic atmosphere – to play and represent your country with your brother in a match like this is very special.”

His brother added: “It was brilliant, the crowd were amazing, twice as loud as yesterday and we absolutely loved it.

“Thanks to the support who cheered from start to finish and hopefully we’re in a good position to win the tie now.”

The Murrays had not played together since losing at Indian Wells in 2013 but, with the match firmly in the balance after the opening day of singles, captain Leon Smith threw in his grand slam champion ahead of Dominic Inglot, who has only recently recovered from a knee injury.

The decision looks to have proven a good one although last year’s quarter-final against Italy serves as a warning against complacency, when Andy Murray partnered Colin Fleming to a doubles win before losing to Fabio Fognini in the singles a day later.

Murray is on his last legs after his Wimbledon semi-final defeat tojust eight days ago, but he has never lost to either Gilles Simon or Richard Gasquet on grass and will be confident of sealing victory on the final day.