Andy Murray takes inspiration from French Open semi-finalists ahead of Wimbledon
Andy Murray says he has been inspired by the performances of tennis veterans Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic at this year’s French Open.
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Andy Murray turns to Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic for inspiration ahead of Wimbledon
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is hoping to draw inspiration from the age-defying feats of Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic at the French Open as he seeks to build momentum ahead of the grasscourt major this month. The 35-year-old, who skipped Roland Garros to preserve his fitness and prepare for Wimbledon, overcame Dutchman Gijs Brouwer 7-6(4), 7-6(3) to advance to the quarter-finals of the Surbiton Trophy Challenger event on Thursday. Murray said he had one eye on events in Paris, where Nadal and Cilic will be in semi-final action later on Friday.
Murray turns to Nadal and Cilic for inspiration ahead of Wimbledon
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is hoping to draw inspiration from the age-defying feats of Rafa Nadal and Marin Cilic at the French Open as he seeks to build momentum ahead of the grasscourt major this month.
'I can take some inspiration' - Andy Murray taking lead from Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic after Surbiton Trophy win
Andy Murray was given a serious test before seeing off Gijs Brouwer 7-6 (4) 7-6 (3) to reach the Surbiton Trophy quarter-finals, and he is looking to take inspiration from Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic at the French Open. The former world No. 1 is seeking a first singles title on grass since 2016, with another aim being to gain match sharpness ahead of a tilt at Wimbledon.
Murray progresses into Surbiton Trophy quarter-finals
Andy Murray took another step towards a first singles title on grass in six years but only after he came through a testing match with Gijs Brouwer to win 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3) and progress into the Surbiton Trophy quarter-finals.
Andy Murray takes inspiration from Marin Cilic’s run to French Open semi-finals
Andy Murray is drawing inspiration from French Open semi-finalist Marin Cilic ahead of trying to arrive at Wimbledon in the best shape possible.
Surbiton Trophy: Andy Murray three games away from ending six-year grass-court singles title drought
The Scotsman came through a testing encounter with Dutchman Gijs Brouwer as he won 7-6 7-6 to progress into the quarters of the Challenger Tour event.
Andy Murray takes another step towards ending wait for grass-court singles title
Andy Murray took another step towards a first singles title on grass in six years but only after he came through a testing match with Gijs Brouwer to win 7-6 (4) 7-6 (3) and progress into the Surbiton Trophy quarter-finals.