ANDY MURRAY has crashed out of the US Open after losing to Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets.
The Brit fought well but lost 6-3 6-4 6-1 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
ReutersAndy Murray is out of the US Open[/caption]
ReutersHe was beaten by Grigor Dimitrov[/caption]
Murray, 36, made the second round after beating Corentin Moutet in the first round.
World No19 Dimitrov however had to battle through a five-set thriller against Alex Molcan in order to get to face Murray.
Despite the loss, the tennis ace can take some pride in pulling off the shot of the tournament.
During the first set, Murray managed to run to a short ball and flick it over the net at a narrow-angle.
Even the commentator was in shock as he shouted: “How good is that! How good is that!”
And fans could not contain their excitement on social media.
One tweeted: “Vintage Muzza .”
A second commented: “Sensational.”
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A third wrote: “Insane. The guy has a metal hip. Ridiculous that he can still do things like this.”
While a fourth said: “How is he winning points like this in 2023.”
After a close first two sets, Murray was outplayed in the third set as he lost 6-1 and exited the competition.
After the game, Dimitrov was full of praise for Murray, who won the US Open in 2012.
He said: “He’s a tremendous competitor and an amazing guy as well.
“The first set was the key and after that you start to settle.
“Andy and I have played many times, I am very happy with the fight.”
During his first round clash, Murray showed his sportsmanship as he rushed to Moutet after the Frenchman suffered a heavy fall.