Summary

  • Britain and Belgium tied at 1-1 after first day

  • Andy Murray beat Ruben Bemelmans 6-3 6-2 7-5

  • David Goffin beat Kyle Edmund 3-6 1-6 6-2 6-1 6-0

  • Final in Ghent is best-of-five over three days

  • GB seeking to win cup for first time since 1936

Live Reporting

Andy Cryer and Mike Henson

  1. And finally...

    Piers Newbery
    BBC Sport at Flanders Expo

    Most people expected day one to end with the score 1-1, albeit possibly not in the manner it did, but as with most of Britain's ties it comes down to winning the doubles. 

    The Murray brothers have seen off France's Tsonga and Mahut, and Australia's Hewitt and Groth, in the last two ties and in theory should not be threatened by any combination the Belgians come up with. 

    It's pretty certain that Darcis will play, and every chance that Goffin will join him.

  2. That is it from us for tonight.

    Thanks for your company and see you tomorrow.

    It's going to be a thriller.

  3. On to tomorrow.

    Andy Murray and brother Jamie face Belgium in the doubles. The hosts have provisionally named Kimmer Coppejans and Steve Darcis - but this could change.

    You can follow the action on BBC One and BBC Radio 5 sports extra from 14:05 GMT.

  4. Murray hits back

    The tie is level going into tomorrow's doubles though as British number one ad world number two Andy Murray beat Belgium's Ruben Bemelmans in straight sets.

    Things couldn't be tighter.

  5. So close for Edmund

    It could have been even better for Great Britain this evening. 

    Davis Cup debutant Kyle Edmund looked like he was about to stun David Goffin in the opening match as he raced into a deserved 2-0 lead.

    The Belgian showed his top 20 class though as he fought back to give the hosts first blood.

  6. GB's prospects for Saturday

    John Lloyd
    Former Davis Cup finalist on BBC Two

    "The Murray brothers combine so well in the doubles - Jamie has been to two Grand Slam finals on the doubles tour this season and then he has his younger brother - one of the best singles players in the world - come in.Their spirit is good and their play is awesome".

  7. Captain's reaction

    Great Britain captain Leon SmithReuters

    GB captain Leon Smith: "I don't think that Kyle could have started any better than he did. His level on clay is very very good, he has not played many five-setters and it is difficult to keep your focus over that length of match especially against someone who is in the top 20 in the world.

    "It was a difficult match for Andy because Ruben was able to come out and swing for the winners, but Andy managed to withstand that."

  8. Get involved

    #bbctennis

    Will Denny: Andy Murray is such a fighter. Like him or loathe him, he's a winner!

    Mark Wilkins: Looking forward to the doubles now! Get in team GB....

  9. Player reaction

    Andy Murray on BBC Two: "The third set was tricky after missing a few chances early on and he started going for his biggest shots when the new balls came out.

    "The crowd were getting wound up and you have to use that your advantage. It was a good atmosphere and it is going to be tough over the next couple of days.

    "We have good tactics for whoever plays in the doubles."

  10. All square

    sCORES.

    The next two days are set up perfectly.

    It's 1-1 and the doubles are up next on Saturday.

    Great Britain's attempt to win the Davis Cup final is going to be a nervy one.

    Enjoying the ride?

  11. John Lloyd
    Former Davis Cup finalist on BBC Two

    I think that deep down Andy Murray enjoys it when the crowd get revved up against him

  12. game, set and match

    Game, set and match Murray

    Bemelmans 2-6 3-6 5-7

    There it is.

    Straight sets for Andy Murray and Britain are level

  13. Match point Murray

    Bemelmans 3-6 2-6 5-6 Murray*

    Andy Murray hammers some big first serves down to take the game to 30-0 before a chipped lob gives Bemelmans hope as it goes long.

    The Belgian is still fighting as he sends a backhand winner down the line but Murray sets up match point with an angled volley.

  14. Get involved

    #bbctennis and 81111 on text

    Johan Van HerckGetty Images

    Mark Wilkins: It's getting spicy out there! I'm not sure that Bemelmans, should've made AM angry?  

    Adam Peake: Is it just me or is the scoreline a bit unflattering towards Bemelmans? Some of his shots have been top 20 quality.  

  15. Murray breaks

    Bemelmans 3-6 2-6 5-6 Murray*

    Andy Murray punches the air as he smashes a winner past Ruben Bemelmans. a rueful smile from the Belgian, who has three break points against him.

    There it is. Murray's forehand is too good and he is serving for the match.

  16. *Bemelmans 3-6 2-6 5-5 Murray

    A huge moment as Andy Murray takes the game. 5-5.

  17. Set point saved

    Bemelmans 3-6 2-6 5-4 *

    Andy MurrayGetty Images

    Andy Murray lets out a huge roar as Bemelmans goes long. Deuce.

  18. Break point Bemelmans

    Bemelmans 3-6 2-6 5-4 Murray *

    The home crowd are right behind Bemelmans here as Murray goes just long to take the Belgian to 15-30.

    Strong response from the Brit as he forces his opponent to hit a backhand wide from deep but a double fault and the Belgian has a set point. This is big.

  19. Bemelmans 3-6 2-6 5-4 Murray*

    Roy and Shirley Erskine

    Andy Murray's grandparents Roy and Shirley Erskine have made the trip from Dunblane to Ghent.

    They might be feeling a little bit nervy at the moment. Their grandson is serving to stay in the third set...

  20. Get Involved

    #bbctennis and 81111 on text

    Alison Edgar: I'm not sure it's the GB captain's job to back Murray when he is clearly swearing. He should tell him to shut up.

    Laura: This crowd reminds me of when the Belgians got behind Henin in her semi-final at the French in '03. Come on Andy don't let it affect you.