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Andy Murray falls short in US Open last-16 bid as Jack Draper forced to retire

Out: Andy Murray

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Andy Murray suffered more grand slam frustration with a four-set loss to Matteo Berrettini in the third round of the US Open, before Jack Draper was forced to retire.

Murray was trying to reach the last 16 at a slam for the first time since his hip problems began in 2017 but, after threatening another vintage comeback, he fell to a 6-4 6-4 6-7 (1) 6-3 defeat on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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