Andy Murray continues fine form ahead of Wimbledon as he reaches Surbiton Trophy semis | Tennis | Sport
Nakashima then impressively won the seventh game to love, before going 15-30 up on Murray’s serve. The Brit motioned to the crowd and shouted encouragement to himself as he battled back to 40-30, and he passed the test following a stellar forehand.
However, the American won four straight points to win his service game and move to within a game of levelling the match. Murray responded with similar form, winning his service game to love.
The duo exchanged a number of cracking points in a thrilling rally before a fabulous forehand from Nakashima gave himself a 6-5 lead, only for Murray to fight from 0-30 down to send the set to a tie break – although he needed deuce to do so. The former British No. 1 then went to work, dismantling Nakashima to win the set 7-6 (7-1)
Murray, who is yet to drop a set in the tournament, will face Nakashima’s compatriot Kudla in their semi final tomorrow. Kudla defeated Australian Max Purcell to book his place in the final four, while he knocked out Brit Liam Broady in straight sets earlier in the tournament.
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