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Andy Murray eclipses Stan Wawrinka to set up clash with Cam Norrie

Andy Murray survived a thrilling encounter with long-time rival Stan Wawrinka to progress to the second round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray Downs Stan Wawrinka In Battle Of Veterans

Andy Murray won his first hardcourt match of the summer on Monday, defeating Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 7-5 in the opening round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters. The 35-year-old Scot was facing his 37-year-old Swiss rival for the 22nd time with both treble Grand Slam champions still coming back to full form after long-term injuries over the past few seasons.

Murray downs Wawrinka in Cincinnati battle of veterans

CINCINNATI: Andy Murray won his first hardcourt match of the summer on Monday, defeating Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 7-5 in the opening round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters. The 35-year-old Scot was facing his 37-year-old Swiss rival for the 22nd time with both treble Grand Slam champions still coming back to full form after long-term injuries over the past few seasons. Murray lost in the first round at Washington and last week in Montreal while Wawrinka’s last win came on grass two months ago at Queen’s Club, London; he has not won on cement since the Australian Open last year.

'That's the stupidity tonight' - Darwin Nunez headbutt 'a steep learning curve', says Gary Neville

Darwin Nunez's headbutt on Joachim Andersen in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace has been branded as «stupidity» by Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. The Uruguay international was shown a straight red card on his home debut at Anfield after headbutting the Danish defender in the 57th minute. Ad It means the 23-year-old, who joined Liverpool for a club-record fee of £85m this summer, is set to face a three-match suspension and miss fixtures against Manchester United, Bournemouth and Newcastle.