Murray aware of how to play younger generation after reaching Nottingham final

Andy Murray has inspired a generation and now finds them knowing exactly how to play him at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham. The former world No.1 reached the final with a stylish 6-3 6-2 victory over Nuno Borges, making it nine wins in a row on grass. Ad The 36-year-old will face 20-year-old French whippersnapper Arthur Cazaux in the final, having seen off another young pretender in Dominic Striker at the quarter-final stage.

TennisBurrage surpasses expectation with run to Nottingham final35 MINUTES AGO «I've played a lot of youngsters recently and it's always tough to play against them,» said Murray. «When I was that age coming up and playing more experienced players, you've watched them play on the TV and you know their games a little bit and understand a bit how to play against them. »It's my first time seeing these guys coming straight out of juniors and it's tricky.

«You come here to enjoy the tennis but ultimately, you want to try and win the event. It's brilliant that I've got the opportunity to do that tomorrow. »I got to practise with Arthur a couple of weeks ago in France so hopefully, not too many surprises.

He's a top young player, so it will be a good one." Murray is riding high having lifted the Lexus Surbiton Trophy and victory over Borges saw him a step closer to his mission of being seeded at Wimbledon. Murray enjoyed near-total dominance of the first set, claiming an early break and winning his first two service games to love. Borges' backhand came under intense pressure and his serve was broken at the second attempt in the second set.