'A difficult six years for me' - Andy Murray 'really proud' of US Open run despite Matteo Berrettini defeat

Andy Murray says he is «really proud» of his achievement of reaching the third round of the US Open despite his four sets defeat to Matteo Berrettini on Friday. The No. 13 seed beat Murray 6-4 6-4 6-7(1) 6-3 in what was the Scot's first appearance in the third round at Flushing Meadows since 2016.

Ad Despite a valiant effort from the 2012 US Open champion, he was not able to match Berrettini's pace and power around the court. Nevertheless, Murray says he can still be proud of the progress he has made while playing with a metal hip. US OpenBrilliant Berrettini knocks out Murray in four sets3 HOURS AGO The world No.

51 told reporters: «I've got a metal hip, It's not easy playing with that. It's really difficult. I'm surprised I'm still able to compete with guys that are right up at the top of the game.

»Matches like this I'm really proud that I have worked myself into a position where I'm able to do that. I'm really disappointed that I didn't get over the line today. «But I get reminded like this is the first time you've made the third round here since 2016.

It's been six years. It's been a difficult six years for me. It's been really hard.

»Although it's the first time I've only made the third round here, I'm really proud of that effort that I put in to to get myself back into these positions. «I'm hoping that in the future I can go further, but considering, I did all right.» Murray says he is glad he is still competing with the world's best players and that he wants to see how far he can prolong his career at the top of the men's game. He added: «Like I said, I would want to be doing better, but I'm still right there with guys that are in the last couple of weeks, I didn't win the matches obviously against Cameron Norrie