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Jonathan Davies: Kyle Edmund is a little superstar isn't he?! He could easily be top 10 in the future! Wow!
Summary
Kyle Edmund beats Dusan Lajovic 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-5)
Edmund's win gives GB unassailable 3-1 lead
GB face Argentina at home in September
Janko Tipsarevic beats James Ward in final rubber 6-2 3-6 7-5
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Lajovic 3-6 3-2 Edmund*
Jamie Baker
Former GB Davis Cup player on BBC OneNext time that certainly has to be a let. You expect noise between points but an out call is completely unnecessary.
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Lajovic 3-6 3-2 Edmund*
John Lloyd
Former GB Davis Cup captain on BBC OneIt will be interesting to see if Leon Smith goes up to the umpire.
That was a big point as well.
Spectator calls 'out'published at 15:13 British Summer Time 17 July 2016
Lajovic 3-6 3-2 Edmund*
Edmund moves to strike.
He moves to 0-30 on the Lajovic serve, before the Serb levels with an ace and a good drop shot.
Edmund, however, earns yet another break point.
Can he convert? No it's saved as the Brit finds the net.
He has another chance as this time Lajovic finds the netting. He's on top of the rally but someone calls 'Out' when Edmund's forehand landed on the line.
The Brit complains to the umpire, but Lajovic wins the point. The public address system tells off the crowd.
The Serb plays his 'Get Out of Jail' card and holds.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 17 July 2016
*Lajovic 3-6 2-2 Edmund
John Lloyd
Former GB Davis Cup captain on BBC OneThe acceleration and racquet head speed on the Edmund forehand is exceptional.
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*Lajovic 3-6 2-2 Edmund
Lajovic gets the bit of luck that he's been screaming for as a return flirts with the cord before struggling over.
Then one of the best rallies of the match sees Edmund move from defence to attack, finishing with a lightning crosscourt forehand.
However, the Serb fights back. He's probably got more shots in his locker than his opponent, and sends over a delightful sliced drop-shot which dies on Edmund's side.
Edmund out-deuces his opponents with two good serves.
Image source, APPostpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 17 July 2016
Lajovic 3-6 2-1 Edmund*
Jamie Baker
Former GB Davis Cup player on BBC OneIn our home ties the players get asked what music they want when they walk out and at the change of ends.
I wonder if the Serbia players chose this?
WATCH AGAIN: Edmund's two aces to win first setpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 17 July 2016
Media caption, Edmund wins first set with two aces
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Lajovic 3-6 2-1 Edmund*
Great serving by the Serb. Pushing Edmund out wide with his first serve and adding kick with his second serve.
He holds to love.
Which player will attempt to break first?
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Russell Higginbotham: Hats off to @andy_murray - you can hear him shouting and encouraging Edmund on every point.
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*Lajovic 3-6 1-1 Edmund
Lajovic switches on the 'fist-pump' after winning the first point on the Edmund serve. He loses the next.
Edmund then moves up a gear. One superb forehand down the line is followed by a heavy second serve.
He holds with another good serve down the T.
He whispers "stop me". OK, maybe he didn't.
Postpublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 17 July 2016
Lajovic 3-6 1-0 Edmund*
All about pressure. Lajovic is looking for the early winners, but he's making mistakes.
Lajovic changes to serve and volley mode which brings him some success - 40-30.
Edmund goes for glory with the forehand but it's too long. Lajovic holds.
(* means next to serve)
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*Lajovic 3-6 0-0 Edmund
Jamie Baker
Former GB Davis Cup player on BBC OneKyle just needs to keep this up. It is an amazing start from him.
It looks like the GB team have really done their homework well.
Right from the beginning Edmund was right up on the baseline, not giving Lajovic an opportunity.
Postpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 17 July 2016
Lajovic 3-6 Edmund
John Lloyd
Former GB Davis Cup captain on BBC OneThe winners are a joke.
Edmund is taking apart a good player and a match we need him to win.
Image source, BBC SportGame and first setpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 17 July 2016
*Lajovic 3-6 Edmund
Edmund uses his power-up button to send a forehand winner past Lajovic.
He then moves to 40-15 with an ace and follows that up with another ace to take the game and first set.
He-Man said "I have the power", so has Edmund.
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Andrew Jolly: It's starting to feel like Great Britain will never lose a Davis Cup tie ever again.
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Lajovic 3-5 Edmund*
"Super Kyle Edmund" rings around the Belgrade historic amphitheatre/tennis court. The Stirling Uni #BackTheBrits supporters are back in full voice. Rain? They laugh at rain.
Lajovic holds to love - Edmund was holding back.
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*Lajovic 2-5 Edmund
Edmund's got that thing all sports stars seek in a contest: 'Eye of the Tiger'
A Murray-like slice shot from the back takes him to 40-0, a kicking second serve sees him hold.
He's not hanging about - it's 5-2.
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Lajovic 2-4 Edmund*
John Lloyd
Former GB Davis Cup captain on BBC OneKyle has got that ability from a neutral position to open up the court.
It is a ferocious forehand.
Postpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 17 July 2016
Lajovic 2-4 Edmund*
Edmund seems to have met his match in Lajovic - the Serb is returning his forehands unlike Tipsarevic, who wasn't.
But from 30-0 Edmund pulls it back to 30-30.
Another deep forehand from the Brit on a second serve takes the game to deuce.
A long backhand gives Edmo another break point. Will he take it?
Y.E.S. Lajovic hits his forehand into the net.
Fear Edmund.