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.
Rafael Nadal plays the game like no other: Casper Ruud
I want to be remembered for being a nice guy, says NorwegianCasper Ruud's breakthrough form in 2022 which took him to maiden Masters and Grand Slam final sparked his charge in the US Open swing, which the world No. 5 opened with a semifinal showing in Montreal last week. The 23-year-old Norwegian, marked out as a clay-court specialist, now dares to dream big on hard courts.
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.
Canada's Eugenie Bouchard returns to tennis with doubles victory in Vancouver
Her first match left her exhausted physically and mentally, but Eugenie Bouchard couldn't be happier.
Fan asked to remove Ukraine flag because it was too big says Cincinnati Open
The size of the Ukraine flag that a fan had draped around her during a match at the Cincinnati Open on Monday was the reason she was asked to remove it from the grounds, tournament officials told Reuters on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal Puts Fitness Atop His Cincinnati Priority List
Rafael Nadal is keeping expectations in check while focusing on fitness as he prepares for the Cincinnati Masters. The world number three, who handed in an abdominal muscle injury walkover in his Wimbledon semi-final with Nick Kyrgios, takes the second seeding behind Daniil Medvedev in the American Midwest at the joint ATP and WTA tournament. With Novak Djokovic missing due to his refusal to get a Covid-19 vaccination, the 36-year-old Spaniard has one less dangerous opponent to deal with at the US Open tuneup.
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.