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4/9/10 1:10 PM | Johan Lindahl
Andy Murray appears to have won a war of nerves over Davis Cup, with his childhood coach Leon Smith appointed to try and rescue British fortunes in the worldwide competition.
The nation faces a do-or-die tie in July against Turkey, with defeat relegating Britain to the bottom tier of Europe.
Murray did not play in last month's lost to Lithuania and had said he would not look favourably on having former player Greg Rusedski in the captain's chair.
While it's not suggested that the world NO. 4 pulled any strings, the beleaguered Lawn Tennis Association perhaps made sure to include their star's wishes in deliberations.
Smith, 34, has never coached at a senior level, so far working with under-16s and coached Murray from the ages of 11 to 15. He has been informally working as head of men’s tennis for the past two years at the LTA.
Smith is to replace John Lloyd, who stepped down in the wake of the Lithuania debacle. But there is no clear indication from Murray that he will play against Turkey, with the Scot dedicating 2010 to trying to lift his singles game after losing the Australian Open final.
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