June 15, (THEWILL) – Andy Murray continued his impressive form on grass as he triumphed over Hugo Grenier, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the Rothesay Nottingham Open.
Breaking once in each set, the former world number one claimed a 6-3 7-5 victory, extending his winning streak to seven consecutive matches. Murray’s next opponent will be eighth seed Dominic Stricker, who defeated Ryan Peniston with a 6-4 6-2 score. With a recent win in Surbiton, Murray aims to continue his preparation for Wimbledon and is hopeful of securing a seeding position by climbing 12 ranking spots.
Against his opponent, ranked 126th in the world, Murray displayed dominance on serve by winning 81% of his first-serve points and denying any break-point opportunities. He capitalised on both opportunities he had to break Grenier’s serve. Expressing his passion for tennis, Murray shared a touching message he received from his wife, acknowledging his dedication and hard work in the ATP Challenger Tour.
In his post-match comments, Murray remarked that he finds fulfillment in playing the sport he loves, regardless of winning another Grand Slam or achieving success in Challenger events.
Meanwhile, Richard Gasquet joined the exclusive club of active players with 600 wins, including Murray. Gasquet reached this milestone by defeating top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in Stuttgart. In another surprising turn of events, world number three Daniil Medvedev suffered an early exit in his first grass season match.
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