Andy Murray would ideally prefer to play Davis Cup quarter-final opponents France on grass - but he recognises the need for a strong atmosphere after an emotional victory over the United States . Proud Scotsman Murray admitted playing in front of a capacity 7,500 crowd at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow was among his best experiences in tennis after his straight-sets win over John Isner helped Great Britain into an unassailable 3-1 lead . The reward for the thrilling World Group first-round victory is a last-eight home tie with France on July 17-19 , at the end of the grass-court season . Andy Murray would prefer Great Britain 's Davis Cup tie with France to be played on grass in July . Great Britain received brilliant support at Glasgow 's Emirates Arena as they beat the United States . All three days of Davis Cup action at the Emirates Arena were sold out in a matter of minutes . Captain Leon Smith will discuss possible venues with both his team and the Lawn Tennis Association and Murray would prefer to play on grass . 'It 's a surface I really like , it 's a good surface for Dom ( Inglot ) as well with his serve , ' the 2013 Wimbledon champion said . ' I would n't say the French players love the grass outside of ( Jo-Wilfried ) Tsonga . He would be their best player on the grass . I do n't think ( Gael ) Monfils is as comfortable on that surface , ( Gilles ) Simon I do n't think is that comfortable on it . ( Richard ) Gasquet I think can play well but I do n't think he has played amazing in Davis Cup in the past . Smith embraces Murray after the Scot 's straight sets win secured GB 's quarter-final berth . Murray is the centre of attention after securing a tie against France . 'Grass might be a good surface but we will have to see because playing in front of a crowd like this makes a difference and it helps . If we ca n't guarantee that at a grass venue then maybe it makes sense to play it at a venue where we can get that . 'Having the crowd with you makes a big difference . For some reason people think in tennis that playing in front of a home crowd is crippling in a way and makes people incredibly nervous . 'It can make you nervous but if you look at the Olympics , London was our best Olympics ever and there was a reason for that . The crowd makes a big difference . ' I do n't have an ideal venue . It 's not up to me . The atmosphere here was the best I have played in , and indoor venues have better noise , but at that time of the year we also have the option of playing outdoors . '
Great Britain beat the united States 3 - 2 in Davis ##borough in Glasgow . They will now play France in the semi - finals on July 17 - 19 . The tie is likely to be played on grass but rain is ruled out . Andy ##hes admitted he would play the tie on grass rather than indoor . WATCH : Murray stitches up GB team - mate Dominic Inglot .