Andy Murray forced to deny claims of cheating during loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime in Rotterdam

Andy Murray was caught up in a cheating controversy in the final stages of his defeat to Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Rotterdam Open. The Scot was 6-3 5-4 down and facing two match points when his cap fell off during the ensuing point. Ad/> Auger-Aliassime thought he had hit a winner to take the victory, but Murray demanded it be replayed as he had suffered a hindrance.

ATP RotterdamMurray knocked out of Rotterdam Open by Auger-Aliassime4 HOURS AGO That prompted frustration from the Canadian, to which Murray responded across the net: «I'm not trying to cheat!» as the cameras picked out his hat lying on the court. In the end it wasn't to matter as the 21-year-old needed just two more points to close out his triumph. It was another difficult day for Murray who continues to find it tough to make inroads against the world's top players.

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