It's pretty unusual, not to say unknown, for me to watch a match of any sort when I already know the outcome.  When James Ward went down two sets to one in his Davis cup match I thought I knew the outcome and went off disappointed to bed.

So I was intrigued to wake up to the news that he had won and felt impelled to get onto the i-player and check it out.  Despite my now foreknowledge I was gripped and on the edge of seat as he drove his way to final victory.

What a great match and what a great lesson.  I'll stick out tonight's doubles to the end.