Murray’s first hurray since 2017

Antwerp, october 20

Andy Murray claimed his first ATP title for two-and-a-half years as he beat Stan Wawrinka in an engrossing duel in the European Open final in Antwerp today.

The Former world No. 1, who had hip re-surfacing surgery in January in a bid to salvage his career, battled back from a set and a break down to win 3-6 6-4 6-4.

In the first final between the pair for 11 years it was 34-year-old Wawrinka, who appeared on course for victory when he had points for a double break in the second set, having powered through the first. But Murray showed his old fighting qualities  as he roared back to claim a 46th career title.

Shapovalov’s 1st ATP title 

Stockholm: Canada’s Denis Shapovalov captured his maiden ATP Tour title at the Stockholm Open today, easing past Filip Krajinovic 6-4 6-4 in the final. 

Despite two victories over top-10 opponents in his career, a first trophy had proved elusive for the 20-year-old but Shapovalov was not to be denied by his Serbian opponent who was on a similar quest. 

Ostapenko beats Goerges

Kockelscheuer: Jelena Ostapenko proved too strong for defending champion Julia Goerges in the Luxembourg Open final as she cruised past the German 6-4 6-1 today. — Agencies