NY Times · Nov 5, 2015
Murray Welcomes Confidence Boost Ahead of Davis Cup Final
PARIS — Andy Murray said his thrashing of Belgium's David Goffin at the Paris Masters on Thursday was a confidence boost for the Davis Cup final later this month in Ghent.
Britain's hopes of winning the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936 will rest heavily on Murray's shoulders while Belgium's chances will hinge on Goffin.
World number three Murray crushed Goffin 6-1 6-0 on Bercy's indoor hard court, although Goffin was quick to play down the importance of the spanking in which he was allowed only eight points on his own service.
"Obviously with the result, that's a positive. I mean, mentally for me it's a positive win," Murray told reporters after securing his place in the quarter-finals.