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Simon gives France Davis Cup lead

Venue: Queen's Club, London Dates: 17-19 July

Coverage: Live BBC Red Button & online on Friday 12:25-19:00 BST, on BBC Two on Saturday 13:00-16:00, and on BBC Two (Not NI, viewers can watch online) on Sunday 12:30-16:00.

France took an early lead over Great Britain as Gilles Simon beat James Ward in their Davis Cup quarter-final.

Simon won 6-4 6-4 6-1 on the Queen's Club grass in the opening match of the best-of-five tie in London.

Andy Murray will play Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Friday's second singles match, with the doubles to follow on Saturday and reverse singles on Sunday.