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.
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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.
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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.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez eliminated by Alexandrova in 1st round at Cincinnati Open
Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., was ousted in the first round at the Western & Southern Open after falling 6-7, 7-5 to Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Murray edges familiar foe Wawrinka in Cincinnati
Andy Murray outlasted familiar foe Stan Wawrinka 7-6(3) 5-7 7-5 in their first-round clash at the Cincinnati Open on Monday, the last big test before the U.S. Open.
Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray fights hard to beat Stanislas Wawrinka and sets up clash with Cameron Norrie
Andy Murray says he will need a day off after winning a gruelling first round match against Stanislas Wawrinka at the Cincinnati Masters. Murray fought off cramps to win 7-6(3) 5-7 7-5 in two hours and 56 minutes which was his first victory in the North American swing ahead of the US Open. Ad He will play compatriot Cameron Norrie in a battle of the Brits in the next round, which Murray is hoping takes place from Wednesday.
Cincinnati Masters: Cameron Norrie beats Holger Rune to set up second round clash with Andy Murray
Cameron Norrie battled past Holger Rune 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 in a tight first round match at the Cincinnati Masters to set up an all-British clash with Andy Murray. It’s the first time Norrie has won in Cincinnati and despite not being at his best, he did enough to get over the line. Ad Norrie was broken early by an aggressive Rune, but he broke back as the first set went to a tie-break.