
Ahead by a nose: Great Britain doubles pair claim victory in four sets Photo: GETTY IMAGES After James Ward's win and Dan Evans' defeat on Friday, the middle rubber was set to play a major role in deciding the outcome of the Europe/Africa Zone Group Two tie in Vilnius. The British pair got off to a flying start against Laurynas Grigelis and Dovydas Sakinis but the hosts upped their game and in the end 'Flemski' were relieved to come through 6-0, 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 6-3. Related Articles GB tied at 1-1 in Davis Cup GB eye Lithuania scalp Baker blow for British David Cup team Lloyd plans for life without Murray Andy Murray back plans for World Cup Djokovic confirms World Cup talks Lithuania captain Remigijus Balzekas had hinted he could give a debut to 15-year-old Lukas Mugevicius, but in the end he opted for Grigelis and Sakinis - hardly veterans at 18 and 17 respectively. Fleming and Skupski proved a revelation on the ATP World Tour last season, winning two titles and claiming some notable scalps.
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