But the Scots were guilty of a number of unnecessary errors, which proved costly as it was ultimately Lionel Beauxis' boot which was the difference between the two teams.
Hospitals have also proved adept in the past at evading price controls on particular drugs by prescribing other medicines or unnecessary extra tests and treatments.
It proved to be enough for the world number four, and he noticeably protected his ankle from any unnecessary stress as he concentrated on winning his service games.