Andy Murray: misunderstood 'warrior' sheds Davis Cup tears

Murray gives his all for three days to drag Britain into first semi-final since 1981

Andy Murray hugs Leon Smith - Davis Cup
(Image credit: Jordan Mansfield/ Getty)

Andy Murray was reduced to tears after helping Britain to a first Davis Cup semi-final since 1981 as he produced what the BBC describes as one of the "bravest victories of his entire career" to beat Gilles Simon of France at a raucous Queen's Club.

Playing for the third day in a row, the world number three found himself on the brink of exhaustion and defeat as he trailed by a set and a break of serve, but rallied to win the tie for Britain. At the end of one 35-shot rally that went Simon's way Murray sank to his knees in despair, but somehow found a way to turn the match around, eventually winning 4-6, 7-6, 6-3, 6-0 in three-and-a-half hours

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