By Colin Moffat Braehead Arena, Glasgow

Greg Rusedski's performance got the British fans going

A near capacity crowd braved the torrential Glasgow rain and horrendous traffic on Friday to fill the Braehead Arena for Britain's Davis Cup clash with Serbia and Montenegro.

And with local hero Andy Murray missing the opening day due to illness, the audience could have been excused for feeling a little flat.

But most appeared determined to enjoy just the second-ever Davis Cup tie to be held in Scotland.

The Union Jacks were flapping harder than a few limp Scottish saltires and the very well-heeled crowd even let themselves get a little rowdy.

With Robbie Williams' 'Let Me Entertain You' blaring out, the noise was deafening as Greg Rusedski took to the court for the opening singles match with Janko Tipsarevic.

I'm not all that fussed about not seeing Andy Murray David Reid (Glasgow)

And with the Brit making a positive start, wrapping up the first set in less than half and hour, you could almost forget that Murray wasn't involved.

Almost...

"We've never been to a tennis tournament before but we've just started playing and thought it would be good to see the stars up close and, hopefully, pick up a few pointers - because we need them!

"It's a little disappointing that Andy Murray's not playing but we're coming back on Saturday and Sunday, so we'll get to see him then."
Brian Quigley & Ian Begbie (Glasgow)

"I've been to Wimbledon a few times but never a Davis Cup tie. I'm a big fan and decided to make the drive up to Glasgow. I'm just here to enjoy the tennis and get behind the British players.
Susan Clark (Carlisle)

"It's a big event and it's almost on my doorstep so I had to get tickets. I'm not really a huge tennis fan and I've never been to a tournament before but it's important to support events like these when they come to Scotland."
Christian Miller (Edinburgh)

"I'm from Dunblane, like Andy Murray, so I think it's great what he's done in such a short space of time. I saw him at Wimbledon and at the Aberdeen Cup last year. I'm coming back to cheer him on tomorrow. I work in the sports department at Aberdeen University and I'm a big tennis fan. Murray's rise is good news for tennis and Scotland."
Ian Graham (Dunblane)

"This is my first tennis tournament. I got the tickets as a Christmas present and it's disappointing that Andy Murray isn't playing. The traffic was terrible and my sister is late, so it's not been a great start to the day."
Claire Kirker (Glasgow)

"I was at the Davis Cup the last time it was in Scotland, in Edinburgh (1970), so I'm showing my age. I love tennis but I'm a little disappointed not to be seeing Andy Murray since I won't be coming back on Saturday or Sunday."
Margaret MacDonald (Edinburgh)