Canadian Open: Andy Murray overwhelmed by dominant Taylor Fritz, Cameron Norrie beats Brandon Nakashima

Andy Murray crashed out of the Canadian Open following a 6-1 6-3 defeat to Taylor Fritz. The former world No. 1 had been initially due to face Fritz on Monday but bad weather saw their first round match postponed.

Ad Finally taking to the court 24 hours later, it was the American who had the brighter day, raining down 29 winners in a dominant performance in Montreal. ATP MontrealRain disrupts opening day in Montreal as Murray-Fritz postponedYESTERDAY AT 21:35 After holding to love in his first service game, Fritz then broke the Brit on a 5th break point to open up a 2-0 lead. The 6’4” Fritz then raced away from his opponent, holding to love on two further service games and eventually serving out the set after Murray finally got on the board.

The second set was a far closer affair with Murray staying in the match until he was broken for 4-3 after sending a forehand into the net. Improving, not just winning, on Swiatek's mind ahead of Toronto opener Osaka sparks US Open fears after retiring from Toronto opener with back problem Evans overcomes second-set blip to breeze past Krajinovic A frustrated Murray smashed his racquet into the ground and although he rallied to force a break point in the next game, Fritz held and broke once more for the win. «It’s an honour to be on the court with Andy,” Fritz said afterwards in his on-court interview.