'It’s been a long while since the last one' - Andy Murray beats Nick Kyrgios to reach BOSS Open final in Stuttgart

Andy Murray beat Nick Kyrgios in straight sets 7-6(5) 6-2 in the semi-finals of the BOSS Open in Stuttgart to set-up a final with Matteo Berrettini. The first set — which took just over an hour — needed a tie-break after a straightforward opening 12 games, which Murray managed to pip 7-5. Ad/> At 4-4, Murray found some tremendous spin to send the ball away from Kyrgios, leaving the Australian unable to produce a return.

TennisQueen's draw sees Murray face Sonego, could meet Berrettini in second round2 HOURS AGO The Brit was within touching distance of taking the first set when Kyrgios tried, and failed, to produce a drop shot on his service point, before Murray squandered two set points dropping his shot out of play. Another impressive shot from the 35-year-old confirmed the first set in the Briton’s favour. Upon losing the opening set, Kyrgios took his anger out on his racquet — and was cautioned with a penalty point — after smashing it into the ground and breaking it in two.

During the set the world No. 78 had complained how the ball was “rolling on the ground rather than bouncing”. /> After the penalty point was awarded, he lost the first point and was quickly 0-30 down.

He managed two comeback points before losing the next point, and a double-fault allowed Murray to take the opening game of the second set. The 27-year-old’s frustration continued to grow, he argued his way into a game penalty, showing unsportsmanlike conduct. Murray capitalised on Kyrgios’ troubles, and at this point — despite Kyrgios winning the third game — began to run away with the set.