Andy Murray makes Challenger historical past by successful Surbiton in Wimbledon enhance

Andy Murray was topped the Lexus Surbiton Trophy champion as he defeated Jurij Rodionov 6-3 6-2 in a match that was interrupted by a three-hour rain delay. With the win, the 36-year-old turned the oldest man in Challenger historical past to win a grass-court title. And it is going to be a significant enhance to his Wimbledon hopes.

Murray was dealing with Rodionov for the second time – precisely 12 months after their final assembly. The Brit defeated the world No 134 6-2 6-1 in Surbiton final yr nevertheless it got here within the first spherical as a substitute of the ultimate. 

After saving a break level within the first recreation, it was the second seed who drew first blood to take a 4-2 lead. And he raced via the opening set in 36 minutes for the lack of simply three video games.

The Brit’s first serve proved essential as he landed 79 per cent of them and received 82 per cent of the factors. And Murray regarded on courtroom for one more straight-set victory towards the Austrian as he broke to take a 3-1 lead within the second set.

He then arrange triple break level on the Rodionov serve however the rain got here at an important second and play was suspended for round three hours, with each gamers solely returning to the courtroom after 6pm. 

Murray hadn’t misplaced any momentum regardless of the prolonged break as he managed to win the primary level when play resumed, taking a double-break lead. The second seed didn’t want a lot further time on courtroom as he wrapped up the match in straight units minutes after it resumed.

It marks Murray’s second title on the ATP Challenger Tour in 5 weeks after he received on the clay in Aix-en-Provence final month. And the victory makes him the oldest man ever to win a grass title on the Challenger circuit.