Britain gets big Davis Cup boost

World No 1 Andy Murray will suit up for Britain against France in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in April after missing the first-round victory over Canada last weekend.

"The tie against Canada was tricky," said Murray, who was surprisingly beaten by Germany's Mischa Zverev in the fourth round of the Australian Open last month.

"I needed to have a break, I was definitely tired when I got back from Australia and my body was pretty pleased I took some time off. But away to France, after Miami. I'm back into the swing of things and I've had enough rest."

Murray was instrumental in Britain winning the Davis Cup in 2015 when he won all 11 rubbers in four rounds.

In Murray's absence Britain beat Canada 3-2 while France defeated Japan 4-1.

The two nations met at the same stage in 2015, with Britain winning at home on grass at Queen's Club.

France is likely to choose clay for the crucial tie.

In other Davis Cup quarterfinals, Italy, which knocked out defending champion Argentina, faces Belgium, Australia plays the United States and Serbia goes up against Spain.

Reuters