Andy Murray Shenzhen charge ended by ruthless Fernando Verdasco
Andy Murray’s impressive run at the Shenzhen Open in China ended on Friday, as Spaniard Fernando Verdasco beat him for the second time in recent weeks.
The former world number one was beaten 6-4 6-4 by Verdasco, who had also accounted for the Scot in the US Open at the end of last month.
Murray had gone into the match with renewed confidence after beating top seed David Goffin but could not match that display against a more solid Verdasco.
Andy Murray ‘in a good place’ as he prepares for 2019, says his mother.https://t.co/EPPguxtBBr
— Tennis365 (@T365Official) September 28, 2018
There was further British disappointment as Cameron Norrie’s hopes of reaching the last four were dashed by Japanese qualifier Yoshihito Nishioka, who won 7-6 6-2.
Elsewhere, seventh seed Alex de Minaur beat fourth seed Damir Dzumhur, winning 6-3 7-6 (9/7) to set up a last four clash with Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert, who beat Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-7 (6/8) 7-6 (7/1) 6-4.
More from Tennis365:
Ten facts about Serena Williams on her birthday, featuring Mmmbop and a scene with Peter Dinklage
Tennis Today: Serena Williams tributes and getting to know Nick Kyrgios
Teddy Tennis offering a pathway for kids to get into the sport
Rod Laver: I think Roger Federer is the greatest player in the world
Toni Nadal gives update on Rafael Nadal’s latest comeback date
Exhibition or not, the Laver Cup has the right mix between being fun and serious
Latest
-
-
Australian Open‘Really unjustified’ – Boris Becker leaps to Novak Djokovic’s defence over his quarantine pleas
Boris Becker believes world No.1 Novak Djokovic has come in for unfair criticism after writing a letter to Australian Open chiefs.
-
Tennis NewsUmpire suffers heart attack as another Australian Open player tests positive for Covid-19
Spanish player Paula Badosa has announced she has tested positive for coronavirus during quarantine in Australia.
-
NewsLaura Robson unsure about tennis future after third hip operation
The 27-year-old said her priority now is to live a pain-free life.
-
Australian OpenAndy Murray believes he can still play at the Australian Open as he plots return to action
Former world No.1 Andy Murray is still hopeful of playing in next month’s Australian Open.
-
Australian OpenPlayers are urged not to feed the mice in their hotel rooms as Heather Watson turns to Tik Tok
Britain’s Heather Watson has turned to Tik…
-
NewsOn this day in 2014: Stan Wawrinka ends Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open run
The Swiss won a five-set epic to deny Djokovic a piece of history.
-
NewsNovak Djokovic hits back at allegations of being ‘selfish, difficult and ungrateful’
Djokovic says he finds it tough to be ‘a mere onlooker’.
-
Australian OpenAustralian Open boss defends ‘better deal’ for the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams
Big-name players self-isolating in Adelaide.
-
ATP TourRotterdam Open boss reveals delight as ‘one of his all-time favourite players’ Rafael Nadal joins field
Rafael Nadal will return to Rotterdam.