Andy Murray vs. Andrey Kuznetsov: Score and Recap from 2014 US Open

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Published: August 30, 2014

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After a first-round scare against Robin Haase, it looked like Andy Murray may be setting up for another Grand Slam disappointment. His last two matches have turned that narrative on its head. 

Murray looked excellent for his second straight match on Saturday, besting Andrey Kuznetsov 6-1, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 to earn a fourth-round berth at the 2014 U.S. Open. The Scot will play either ninth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga or Pablo Carreno Busta, whose third-round match is scheduled for later Saturday.



Looking steady from the outset, Murray overwhelmed Kuznetsov with a series of hard charges to the net and well-placed returns. He won 29-of-33 points when coming to the net, including a stretch of 11 straight during the first set.

Struggling with injuries and ineffectiveness for most of the past year, Murray continued to look in full health before the Flushing Meadows crowd. He moved well and seemed in good spirits, overcoming even momentary uncertainties with ease. 

When Kuznetsov was able to battle back and tie the second set with a break, Murray came back and got one of his own to avoid the tiebreak. When Kuznetsov grabbed two breaks to take a surprising win in the third set, Murray seemed unfazed in the fourth. 

It was the type of performance that's been rare for Murray as he's struggled to regain his status among the world's best. Despite advancing to at least the quarterfinals in the year's first three Slams, 2014 has been a year mired with frustration. Murray is yet to win an individual tournament during the calendar year, a streak that's helped drop him to No. 9 in the world.

The first set saw Murray at his best since his last win at Wimbledon. He broke Kuznetsov's first serve, kept a steady pace on his service points and largely avoided mistakes. Murray had only fix unforced errors in the seven-game set, half of total winner...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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