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Andy Murray deals with John Isner to ensure Great Britain victory over USA

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Great Britain open up an unassailable 3-1 lead against the USA in the Davis Cup thanks to Andy Murray's straight-sets victory over John Isner.

Andy Murray ensured a Davis Cup triumph for Great Britain with a straight-sets victory over USA number one John Isner this afternoon.

Murray delighted the home crowd in Glasgow with a passionate display to give GB an unassailable 3-1 lead that puts them through to a world group quarter-final against France.

Andy Murray of The Aegon GB Davis Cup Team celebrates a point in his match against John Isner of the United States during Day 3 of the Davis Cup Match between GB and USA at Emirates Arena on March 8, 2015© Getty Images

The first set was a topsy-turvy affair, with Murray having to save three set points before he came through 7-4 in a tie-break.

The second was more straightforward for the British number one as he came through 6-3 before clinching victory in another breaker in the third.

The tie against France will also be at home and takes place between July 17-19.

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Britain's Andy Murray (L) and James Ward cheer as their teammates Britain's Dominic Inglot and Jamie Murray compete against Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan of US (not pictured) during the Davis Cup match on March 7, 2015
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