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Andy Murray has suffered a blow in his attempts to be seeded for the US Open after crashing out at the Montreal Open. The former World No 1 was blown away by the impressive American Taylor Fritz in the first round of the competition and the defeat could impact his chances of being seeded at Flushing Meadows later this month.

The American dominated the court as he brushed aside former British No 1 Murray 6-1, 6-3 to reach the second round of the National Bank Open, and the 23-year-old will meet his countryman Frances Tiafoe for a place in round three.

Despite his resounding victory, Fritz was magnanimous towards Murray, 35, claiming it was an "honour" to face the three-time Major winner in their first head-to-head duel.

"It's an honour to be on the court with