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'I don't think it looks professional' - Andy Murray not happy after late-night loss in Davis Cup doubles

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Andy Murray has expressed his frustrations with the scheduling of the Davis Cup — and in tennis in general — after Great Britain suffered a late-night loss against the USA in the doubles.

The 35-year-old and his partner, world No. 1 doubles star Joe Salisbury, lost out with a 5-7 6-4 7-5 scoreline to Rajeev Ram and Jack Sock in front of a half-empty Emirates Arena in Glasgow.

Ad While there had been a good atmosphere inside the arena, the match finished at 12:58am UK time after all three rubbers went the full three sets as many fans ended up finding the finish too late to stay for the conclusion.

Davis CupMurray and Salisbury lose late-night doubles as GB defeated in group opener3 HOURS AGO It was a situation that Murray felt was both avoidable and a «shame».

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