Rogers Cup: Andy Murray beaten by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Toronto

Rogers Cup: Andy Murray beaten by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Toronto

Andy Murray's US Open preparations suffered a blow as he lost 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 6-4 to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Rogers Cup quarter-finals.

The Briton let slip a 3-0 lead in the final set as the Frenchman beat him for only the second time in 11 meetings. Murray, 27, is still without a title since winning Wimbledon last year.

The Scot now moves on to his final tournament before the US Open, the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, which starts on Monday.

"I thought it was a high-level match with a few games by both of us in the second and third sets that were a bit scrappy," said Murray.

"Jo is a top player. He's a fantastic athlete. When his game is on, he's very tough to beat."

Eighth seed Murray, who smashed his racquet in frustration at the end of the match, will be ruing a lost opportunity, as he appeared in total control after winning five games in a row from 4-4 in the second set.

However, he then lost five in a row himself as Tsonga, who defeated world number one Novak Djokovic in the previous round, took advantage of some sloppy play from the two-time Grand Slam champion.

(BBC)