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The Guardian - UK
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US Open: Andy Murray fights back to defeat Emilio Nava in second round

Andy Murray or Great Britain hits a return to Emilio Nava of the US
Andy Murray had to draw on his experience to turn the match around against his American opponent. Photograph: Justin Lane/EPA

Andy Murray arrived at Arthur Ashe Stadium conscious of the fact that this was a match he could not afford to lose.

Over the past year, Murray has recorded a number of strong wins against highly ranked players, but he has often been unable to use them as catalysts for deeper runs or greater consistency. After a great straight sets first‑round win against Francisco Cerundolo, the 24th seed, it was essential that he consolidated his form appropriately in a match he was heavily favoured to win.

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