Andy Murray believes this week’s Davis Cup final represents a golden opportunity for tennis in Great Britain.
It’s been 37 years since the country last appeared in the final of the competition and 79 years since they got their hands on the coveted prize.
But now the Brits have the chance to lift the famous trophy once more after victory over Australia in the semi final set up a clash with Belgium in Ghent.
Four singles clashes and one doubles match on clay will decide the outcome of this year’s competition with Leon Smith set to finalise his team later today.
World number two Murray will lead the line for Britain in the singles and is also likely to partner brother Jamie in the doubles on Saturday.
And the Olympic champion is hopeful that the momentum created by the team’s successes can have a lasting impact on the sport in Britain.
"It means a lot to everyone to be in this position," Murray told BBC Sport.
"Five years ago we were way, way behind in this competition - I think it was the lowest position we'd ever been in, so five years later to be playing and competing in the final is a great opportunity.
“This might attract new fans who can see the team and how pumped up everyone gets in a different format and different atmosphere.
"It's a great opportunity to promote the sport in the UK and hopefully if we can get the win at the weekend that would be huge for tennis.
"But it's not our job to capitalise on the success of the team, that's the job of the governing body and that's what they've got to do."
While the spotlight is often on Andy, Smith has praised the efforts of Jamie whose doubles showings have been vital in the road to the final where Britain have seen off the USA, France and Australia.
And Smith was keen to stress the importance of Jamie’s performances to the team’s progress.
“We have always been spoilt for choice, with so many players competing in doubles on the Tour, but Jamie has been absolutely fantastic,” said Smith.
“The doubles is always key in Davis Cup and Jamie is one of the best doubles players in the world right now.
“That makes a big difference and when you look back to his form against France at Queen’s, it was unbelievable.
“He was like a man on fire and has kept that form going and, like Andy, he also put in some clay-court training before this final.”
Sportsbeat 2015