Tennis participant Andy Murray clinched his second ATP Challenger Tour title of the season on Sunday when he clinched a win on the Surbiton Trophy.
The previous World No. 1 defeated Jurij Rodionov 6-3, 6-2 within the ultimate on the ATP Challenger Tour 125 grass-court occasion. Murray put up a standout efficiency, being robust together with his serve and nimble on the internet. He gained 83 p.c (29/35) of his first-serve factors and used efficient forehand motion to finish factors quick.
Murray rapidly constructed a 3-1 lead within the second set after profitable the primary set to seal the match earlier than it began to rain. The Scot got here out on hearth, slamming the ball off each wings to win after a two hours and 52-minute delay.
The 36-year-old Murray additionally grew to become the oldest grass-court champion at an ATP Challenger Tour occasion and earned a seeded place at Wimbledon subsequent month which begins on 3 July.
It was his first singles title on grass since profitable Wimbledon in 2016. Murray withdrew from the French Open to prioritize Wimbledon, the place he has gained two of his majors on grass.
Murray showcased a strong shot assortment which dismantled Rodionov in simply greater than an hour. Heavy rain suspended play throughout the second set earlier than Murray despatched down extra punishing serves to say the win.
The downpour brought on a close to three-hour delay and meant Murray’s youngsters missed seeing him win.
“They did not inform me they had been coming, then clearly I gained the primary set and my spouse determined to deliver (the youngsters) in case I gained,” Murray stated.
“They arrived because the rain got here after which left as they took the covers off. She messaged me saying, Properly completed, we’ve simply bought house, I am unable to consider we did not keep.’”
(With inputs from businesses)
Up to date: 12 Jun 2023, 11:25 AM IST