Davis Cup Win: Murray Ends GB's 79-Year Wait

Andy Murray has helped guide Great Britain to victory in the Davis Cup - the first time GB has won the tennis title for 79 years.

World number two Murray defeated David Goffin 6-3 7-5 6-3 to give the team an unassailable 3-1 lead over Belgium in the final in Ghent.

Supported by hundreds of British fans in union flags and saltires, the Scotsman, who had won all three of his matches, finished the job in spectacular fashion.

The 28-year-old sports star hoisted a lob over his stranded opponent before collapsing on to the court.

Murray, who has remained unbeaten in the tournament this year with 11 wins, was immediately swamped by team-mates, captain Leon Smith and support staff who then lifted him up in the air.

After adding the Davis Cup to his Wimbledon, US Open and Olympic titles, the British number one said: "It's been an incredible few years. I can't believe we did it, I never thought we would.

"I play my best tennis when I play for my country. The atmosphere was phenomenal."

He became the first man to win three matches in a Davis Cup final since American Pete Sampras in 1995.

And his victory on Sunday meant the last singles match in the best-of-five series was not played.

GB went into the third day 2-1 ahead against Belgium after the Scotsman and brother Jamie's victory over Goffin and Steve Darcis in the doubles on Saturday and Andy's singles triumph on Friday.

It was the 10th time that Britain has won the 115-year-old event but the first triumph since 1936 when Fred Perry competed.

The last British brothers to play together in a Davis Cup final were Laurence and Reggie Doherty, who clinched victory for Britain against Belgium in 1904.

And the last time Britain competed in a final was in 1978.