Murray defends Davis Cup decision

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Jamie criticised the British number one for pulling out of the tie in Argentina last weekend, which Britain lost 4-1, citing a knee injury.

Andy told The Guardian: "It was a little bit disappointing. But he obviously felt pretty strongly about it and he's entitled to his opinion. If he knew what it was like playing three five-set matches in a row on clay then maybe he'd understand my position a little bit better."

He added: "I've not spoken to him yet. I'll see him soon. I guess we'll have to have a chat about it and just discuss our feelings on Davis Cup and the sort of position that I am in, but it's probably not going to be the most fun conversation to have with your brother."

Murray also defended his decision not the play in Buenos Aires, claiming he has learned from previous experiences.

"I feel like in the past when I played Davis Cup I've given 110% every time I stepped on the court. People forget when I played against Holland (last April) I had a problem with my groin. I couldn't move in Miami and had physios telling me not to play.

"When the Davis Cup was in Glasgow I was literally so sick. In hindsight I shouldn't have played, but I did and I went out and played doubles and played poorly and probably let the team down a bit by playing.

"I've played before in Davis Cup when I've had niggles and injuries in the past and I didn't really want to take a risk this time. I love to play Davis Cup with my brother, and play doubles with him, but it's not just me.

"There are other guys that should be there, helping the team out as well. It's not just my fault that the team lost."