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Murray fights to Queen's title

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:08:29 PDT

Andy Murray sealed the Queen's Club title with a topsy turvy 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 victory over Marin Cilic. The Scot capped a fine week of Wimbledon preparation to lift the trophy for a third time.

Matches between Murray and Cilic are rarely as straightforward as the 8-1 head to head might suggest. Cilic has a tendency to make a fast start before losing his way - most recently at the US Open where he lead by a set and 5-1 before utterly capitulating.

Like so many matches this week, the final was held up by inclement weather. When the match finally started after a delay of more than three hours, Murray made immediate inroads.

After a straight-forward service hold the...

Murray rallies to beat Tsonga

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:37:37 PDT

Andy Murray recovered from a set down to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 at the Aegon Championships today in a repeat of their Wimbledon semi-final from last year.

The top seed was having problems trying to deal with the Frenchman's power early on, struggling to make a dent in Tsonga's service games. But after an edgy game at 3-3 in the second set he turned it round; winning nine of the last 11 games to surge into his third Queen's Club final.

In the windy conditions it was Murray who provided the early pressure, taking Tsonga to deuce and then earning a break point in the following game. But the Frenchman’s serve came to the fore as he fended off the British numb...

Murray battles into semis

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:31:44 PDT

Andy Murray beat last week’s Nottingham finalist Benjamin Becker 6-4, 7-6(3) at the Aegon Championships today, but he was made to work hard for it after a second set blip.

The top seed started well and looked to be coasting early on, but Becker bounced back strong and the British number one had to fight from a break down in the second set, before sealing it on a tie-break.

Murray was looking quite relaxed as the match begun and got off to the perfect start – breaking his German opponent in the very first game, who seemed to be struggling to find his range.

The Brit’s serve was firing once again, and after a couple of straightforward holds he pounced again. A ...

Double victory for Murray on return

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:07:26 PDT

On his return to tennis after four weeks out, Andy Murray avenged last year's shock defeat with a 6-3, 7-6(4) win against Nicolas Mahut at the Aegon Championships. He later returned to court to beat Aussie number two Marinko Matosevic 6-2, 6-2 in a much more straightforward encounter.

It was the world number two's first appearance since pulling out of his match in Rome four weeks ago, and he looked almost at home on the grass of Queen’s Club in his opening match. A mixture of injury and bad form has seen Mahut languishing down at #224 in the ATP rankings, although the Frenchman is fresh off the Roland Garros doubles final and is a completely different specimen on the grass surface...

Murray pulls out of French Open

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:23:16 PDT

Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open after seeking specialist advice on the back injury picked up in Rome. It is believed that this is a recurrence of the same injury that hindered his 2012 clay court season.

The Brit admitted it was a 'really tough decision' and has expressed his disappointment, but says he is not fit to compete in the French capital. He is now looking ahead to the grass court season in three weeks time.

It's a really tough decision and I love playing in Paris, but after seeking medical advice, I am not fit to compete. Apologies to the organisers and thanks to everyone for the messages of support. Now my complete focus is on getting back o...

Injured Murray retires in Rome

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:21:42 PDT

There were no happy birthdays for an injured Andy Murray at the Foro Italico today, as he retired from his second round Rome Masters match against Spaniard Marcel Granollers, with the score tied at 3-6 7-6.

On this form, it looked like Murray would lose to Marcel Proust. However, within a few games, it was obvious that the Scot was struggling with an injury.

The new world number two looked miserable, out of sorts and in pain throughout the match and finally succumbed to on-court treatment to his hip after the third game of the second set.

By that time, Granollers had sauntered to the first set and led 2-1 in the second. Although Murray winced his way to a...

Murray ousted by Berdych

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:10:05 PDT

Andy Murray was knocked out of the Madrid Masters after being defeated 7-6(3), 6-4 by world number six Tomas Berdych in the quarter-final stage.

The British number one had his opportunities in the first set, but was unable to take advantage and paid the price, wilting under the pressure of the world number six. However, despite the defeat, Murray will still return to world number two on Monday.

The Scot created a break point opportunity in the very first game, but as in his previous matches he struggled to take advantage, and the Czech was able to hold. Both players were finding much success behind their serve, and the opening six games went routinely.

But...

Murray struggles past Simon

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:29:05 PDT

Andy Murray overcame a spirited opponent and his own profligacy to advance into the quarter finals of the Madrid Open, eventually beating Gilles Simon 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(6).

Simon has only beaten the Scot once in 11 attempts but for the first hour looked the more likely winner. The Frenchman won eight of the first ten games and barely had to exert himself as a subdued Murray struggled to find rhythm and consistency. When the Scot found himself 2-6, 0-2, 0-30 down, a disappointing clay court season looked set to continue with yet another early exit.

Murray is nothing if not tenacious and the fourth game of the second set proved pivotal. The pair exchanged game points for 14...

Murray through opener at Madrid

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:32:58 PDT

Andy Murray won his first match at the Madrid Open beating Germany's Florian Mayer, 7-6 (13-11) 7-6 (7-3).

The Scot struggled to claim his 400th career win, particularly in the first tie-break where he was required to save five set points.

Murray said:

I thought it was good, I just didn't read his serve well. He aced me a lot in the first set. I had chances in almost every service game and he aced me or I didn't read the serve or missed the return.

I moved way, way better than in Monte Carlo and felt I was able to dictate with my forehand, but he's a very difficult player to play; he's so unorthodox and can play almost every shot, can volley we...

Stan dismantles Murray

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:50:15 PDT

Andy Murray crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters after being thrashed 6-1, 6-2 by Stanislas Wawrinka. The Scot surrendered the match, and his world number 2 ranking, in just under an hour.

Wawrinka played an excellent match, but his opponent barely put up a fight. From 1-0, 40-30 up Murray's game imploded. The Scot hit an astonishing 14 unforced errors to 2 winners in the first set alone.

Murray will return in Madrid.