TENNIS ace Andy Murray will play a world tie at the Emirates Arena as the Glasgow venue hosts the Davis Cup.

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced the upcoming Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group tie between Great Britain and the United States will take place at the Commonwealth venue.

The first round tie will take place from March 6 to 8 next year, with the tennis star calling the development "a massive deal".

World number 6 Andy said: "I'm really excited about coming to Glasgow to play in a World Group tie.

"It's going to be a huge week for our team and I'm looking forward to be able to play in front a home crowd.

"I did play Davis Cup in Glasgow a few years ago where we received incredible support, but this is a World Group tie so it's a massive deal and we'll be doing everything we can to get the win."

The Emirates Arena will see a temporary tennis court built with a 7,100 capacity.

The Great Britain versus United States rivalry is the oldest in Davis Cup history, dating back to the very first competition in 1900.

The two nations last played each other on British soil in the 1999 World Group first round, and the USA lead the current head to head by 11-8.

Councillor Gordon Matheson, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "The prospect of Andy Murray and the British team taking on the best players from the USA at the Emirates Arena is truly one to relish.

"This is fantastic news and bringing Davis Cup tennis to the Emirates Arena continues our success in attracting world-class sporting events to the city.

"With the FIG World Gymnastics Championships, IPC World Swimming Championships and now Davis Cup tennis in Glasgow in 2015, we will continue to merit our position as one of the world's top 10 sporting cities."

n Tickets will go on general sale from Tuesday, November 25. For more information see www.lta.org.uk/DavisCup