Great Britain’s hopes of playing in Hopman Cup are still alive

Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts to dropping a point against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the mens singles match during day six of the 2016 Hopman Cup at Perth Arena on January 8, 2016 in Perth, Australia.

Great Britain have kept alive their chances of reaching the Hopman Cup tennis final. Andy Murray and Heather Watson got a 3-nil whitewash over Germany in their last group tie. They won all their matches in straight sets. Watson beat former Wimbledon runner-up Sabine Lisicki, Murray saw off Alexander Zverev, and then they got a victory in the mixed doubles. To reach the decider, GB need France to beat an Australian team.

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