Magical Murray through to Stuttgart final against Berrettini

Andy Murray made it through to his first grass-court final in six years after defeating Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 in Stuttgart on Saturday.

Murray, who claimed his first victory over a top-five player for more than five years by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals, continued his stunning run in Germany by demonstrating his prowess on grass in defeating Australian Kyrgios.

"It has been a long time since the last final [on grass]. A lot of ups and downs, but I kept going and kept working and finally managed to get to another one," Murray said in his on-court interview after he improved his record on grass to 114-23. "I am proud of the effort I have put in.

"I was just a little more solid in the tie-break. I asked the questions. On these courts, when it is playing quick, the set often comes down to one or two points and I was a little more secure at the end of the first set."

The first set went with serve before Murray took it with his second set point of the tie-break.

A frustrated Kyrgios, who skipped the whole clay-court season, broke his racket in anger and earned himself a point penalty after dropping the set and he was still fuming when the second set got underway as double faults allowed Murray to break for the first time in the contest.

The Australian, who was constantly complaining to the umpire, then received a game penalty and he refused to continue playing, sitting in his chair until the supervisor came out and convinced him to finish the match.

Video: Nadal 13th time in Roland Garros final (France 24)

Macky Sall speaks to FRANCE 24: Senegalese presidents says famine could destabilise Africa

US Capitol riot probe puts Trump at heart of 'attempted coup'

Art therapy: Dakar's Biennale showcases