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Kyle Edmund scored his first Davis Cup win in style on Friday against Serbia. Leading Great Britain without Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic participating in the tie, the world No 67 swept past Janko Tipsarevic, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 on a soggy day in Belgrade.

Covers on as the rain falls but Kyle Edmund is in control vs Janko Tipsarevic: https://t.co/URLyaO3Fnj #DavisCup pic.twitter.com/w85m1WtnGJ
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 15, 2016

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Murray flew to the Serbian capital on a private jet to support Great Britain, saying it was too soon after his Wimbledon win to make the switch from grass to clay. The Scot cheered through multiple rain delays, with most fans scattering, to support the 21-year-old Edmund.

Andy Murray isn't playing. How will he cope just watching?

The #DavisCup across BBC TV, radio & online all weekend.https://t.co/umefEOku4X
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 15, 2016

Last week, Wimbledon Champion.
This week, Davis Cup ball boy.

Andy Murray is here to support. @5liveSport at 2130. pic.twitter.com/6zXvJGlLNG
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 14, 2016

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Andy Murray still court side. No coat, no umbrella.
— Eleanor Crooks (@EleanorcrooksPA) July 15, 2016

That incredible @kyle8edmund performance had @andy_murray off his seat. Did it you?! #BackTheBrits pic.twitter.com/dc1OWjnHmV
— LTA (@the_LTA) July 15, 2016

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Edmund has often spoken about how much of an influence Murray has had as a Davis Cup teammate and fellow Brit, so winning the match with him there was made so much sweeter.

Kyle Edmund gives Britain 1-0 #DavisCup lead with Andy Murray cheering him on. pic.twitter.com/7t0wOSHDva
— BetVictor (@BetVictor) July 15, 2016

With the rain delaying play, the second singles rubber between Dusan Lajovic and James Ward is postponed until tomorrow.

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