Doubles duo earn Australia opening Davis Cup Finals win

Max Purcell and Matt Ebden.
Max Purcell (l) and Matt Ebden have sealed a win over France in Australia's opening Davis Cup tie. -EPA

An emboldened Max Purcell has laid down the gauntlet after helping secure a winning start to Australia's 21-year quest for a 29th Davis Cup.

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