ANDY MURRAY’S impressive form continued as the world No. 2 came from a set and a break down to beat Milos Raonic 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-3 and claim a record fifth Aegon Championships title at Queen’s club in London.
Raonic edged an opening set that contained no break points as both players served impressively. Having earned a first set point on the Murray serve in the tie-break, Raonic produced a powerful backhand that his opponent could only defend at the net, before ripping a forehand winner to the home hope’s right.
If losing the first set represented a concern for Murray, he was in big trouble at the start of the second when the aggressive Raonic – with his forehand proving particularly effective – completed two emphatic love holds either side of breaking to 15.
However, from 3-0 down, Murray suddenly burst back into life and a stunning backhand return winner saw him get back on serve as Raonic was broken for the first time this week, in his 56th service game of the tournament.
Remarkably, that maiden break of the Raonic serve was followed immediately by a second, the third seed netting a forehand under pressure from a re-energised rival. Murray duly served out the set to level the match and broke yet again to move 1-0 up in the decider, a delightful drop shot ending a lengthy rally.
(SD-AgenciesAndy Murray celebrates during the match against Milos Raonic in London on Sunday.SD-Agencies
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