Weary Murray battles past Ginepri - 美網 Tennis

Last Updated: Thursday, 17 August 2006, 21:34 GMT 22:34 UK
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Weary Murray battles past Ginepri

Andy Murray continued his superb run of form on American hardcourts
with a three-set win over Robby Ginepri at the Cincinnati Masters on Thursday.

The 19-year-old followed up his defeat of Roger Federer with a 7-6 (7-3)
2-6 6-4 victory against American Ginepri.

In soaring temperatures, a tired Murray looked to be struggling going
into the final set but the teenager came back from a break down for a
stunning win.

The Scot will now play Andy Roddick after his win over Juan Ignacio
Chela.

Having reached the final in Washington two weeks ago and the semis in
Toronto last week, fatigue was always likely to be a factor for Murray but he
started in fine form.

I showed good heart to get through, but I shouldn't be tired after two
or three games
Andy Murray

Murray broke Ginepri immediately and his greater variation from the
baseline suggested he could be in for a straightforward afternoon.

But the American, who has been short of form this year, levelled at 3-3
and went on to earn two set points.

He looked to have sealed the set before Murray successfully challenged a
line call and it proved a big moment, as the Scot raced through the ensuing
tie-break with some great play.

However, Murray looked like paying for his successful last couple of
weeks when, visibly tiring in his 13th match in 16 days, he dropped serve
twice in losing the second set and slipped a break down in the decider.

But the British number one is made of sterner stuff these days, possibly
because of the influence of new coach Brad Gilbert.

Murray found a second wind and stormed back from 2-4 with four straight
games as Ginepri's game folded under the pressure.

"That's the toughest match I've played," said Murray afterwards. "I felt ill
after the first two games, which shows that physically there is still a lot
to be done.

"I showed good heart to get through, but I shouldn't be tired after two or
three games.

"I've played a lot recently and I'm not used to it. I've had three (days) in
a row here and it was tough mentally against Roger Federer and again today.

"My legs started to go a bit and there's not many who can do that, maybe only
the Rafael Nadals of this world.

"It's good for me physically because I'm not used to playing so many matches.
Hopefully I'll play late tomorrow when the weather's a bit cooler."



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