Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury faced defeat against United States in their Davis Cup group opener.

Tennis Davis cup 2022

Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury faced defeat against United States in their Davis Cup group opener.

Joe Salisbury and Andy Murray battled hard in the doubles decider but came up just short losing by 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 to Rajeev Ram and Jack Sock to seal the tie for the USA but the results reflects Great Britain 1-2 USA.

It was a high-quality start from both pairs in the opening game. But a poor service game from Ram gifted the British pair an early break.

Tommy Paul put the Americans 1-0 up after smashing out Britain's Dan Evans by 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in two hours and 34 minutes.

On the other hand, British No.1 Cam Norrie overcame a one set deficit to defeat world No.12 Taylor Fritz by 2-6, 7-6(2), 7-5 to bring Great Britain level at 1-1.