Peniston rues missed opportunity to play Murray at Surbiton

Ryan Peniston rued a missed opportunity to set up a 'special' LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy quarter-final against Andy Murray after slipping to defeat against Australian Jason Kubler. The British No.7, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, was beaten 6-3 7-6 (5) by Kubler in the last 16, dashing his hopes of competing in an all-British affair against the two-time Wimbledon champion on Friday. Ad Murray got the better of China's Bu Yunchaokete, winning 7-6 (1) 6-4 to continue his strong start to the grass court season.

TennisLacy admits pre-match nerves before career-best win21 MINUTES AGO Peniston, 27, says it would have meant a lot to take on a legend of the sport but admits Kubler was too clinical on the day. He said: «It would definitely be special, it is one of my goals for sure to play against Andy in a match. »We practice a lot together, he is a great guy to have around and practice with, but playing him in a match would be special.

«I am pretty happy with how I fought out there, Jason played really clinically and he was really tough to break on his serve. »It was a tough match, but I am happy with how I fought, and I am already looking forward to next week. «It has actually been quite a difficult year since last year's grass season, but that is what happens in tennis, you have ups and down and I am just trying to see the positives out of it.