McGee makes winning start

James McGee yesterday rose to the challenge of standing in for Louk Sorensen in the opening singles rubber of the Davis Cup showdown between Hungary and Ireland in Hungary, scoring a 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-7 (7/9) 6-4 victory over his 316-ranked opponent.

Elsewhere, Marton Fucsovics (Hun) beat Conor Niland (Irl) (Irl) 7-6 (7/5) 6-4 6-7 (3/7) 2-6 6-2.