Classy Murray into Madrid semis
Saturday, 18 October 2008
A dominant Andy Murray defeated Gael Monfils 6-2 6-2 to move into the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters, reports BBC.
The British world number four will now face his US Open final conqueror Roger Federer or Juan Martin del Potro.
Murray lost his opening service game in a cagey start to the match, but once he had broken to take a 4-2 lead, he took complete control.
Monfils could find no answer to his opponent's greater variety and Murray eased to victory in just over an hour.
"I served very badly at the start," admitted Murray.
"But once I got a few more serves in, I only lost one more game until I lost my focus right at the end.
"I started to relax and hit the ball pretty well. It was a really satisfying performance."
Federer faces Argentine Del Potro in a later match Friday, with a re-match against Murray the reward should the world number two prevail.
Following Federer's straight-sets win in September's US Open final, the head-to-head record stands at 2-2.
"It will be a great match," said Murray.
"At the US Open, I wished I could have played better - but he was great and deserved to win."
The British world number four will now face his US Open final conqueror Roger Federer or Juan Martin del Potro.
Murray lost his opening service game in a cagey start to the match, but once he had broken to take a 4-2 lead, he took complete control.
Monfils could find no answer to his opponent's greater variety and Murray eased to victory in just over an hour.
"I served very badly at the start," admitted Murray.
"But once I got a few more serves in, I only lost one more game until I lost my focus right at the end.
"I started to relax and hit the ball pretty well. It was a really satisfying performance."
Federer faces Argentine Del Potro in a later match Friday, with a re-match against Murray the reward should the world number two prevail.
Following Federer's straight-sets win in September's US Open final, the head-to-head record stands at 2-2.
"It will be a great match," said Murray.
"At the US Open, I wished I could have played better - but he was great and deserved to win."