article_snippet: (CNN)John Isner could not keep the United States in the Davis Cup on Sunday, so it was likely small consolation that his incredible tennis milestone remained unbeaten.
article_snippet: While the American lost to Andy Murray in Scotland, putting Britain into the quarterfinals of the prestigious teams event, halfway across the world an absorbing battle was playing out between two of South America's most bitter rivals.
article_snippet: In the end it didn't come close to matching Isner's 11-hour marathon against Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010, but the fourth rubber in the clash between Argentina and Brazil made its own piece of history.
article_snippet: Meanwhile, back in Glasgow, the British team celebrated after earning a home quarterfinal clash with France on July 17-19, the weekend after the completion of Wimbledon.
article_snippet: It was an incredible experience," said world No. 5 Murray, who beat Isner 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 7-6 (7-4) in two and a half hours to give the British team a 3-1 lead and ensure a repeat of the result of last year's first-round clash between the two nations.
article_snippet: Playing in front of a home crowd is a bit more pressured, especially today, but I managed to fight my way through the first set and played really well after that.
article_snippet: It was the second defeat of the tie for the big-serving Isner, who lost a five-hour five-setter against James Ward on Friday.
article_snippet: The Swiss, without leading players Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka, crashed out at the first hurdle with a 3-2 defeat in Belgium.
highlights_snippet: Britain beats U.S. in first round, with Andy Murray defeating John Isner .
  