MX23RW : Thursday, December 19 01:44:58| >> :600:293201476:293201476:

Andy Murray: 'Perseverance was key to comeback'

Andy Murray admits that he had to keep believing in order to record his comeback victory over Adrian Mannarino in the second round of the US Open.

Andy Murray has revealed that his perseverance was key to his victory over Adrian Mannarino in the second round of the US Open.

The British number one was forced to come from two sets down after he spurned several chances to break the 27-year-old, but he was able to rally to clinch his place in the third round of the competition.

When asked about the key to his comeback, Murray told reporters: "You need to believe for a start, which is not always easy. I obviously had quite a few opportunities, I think I was one for seven on break points.

"In the first set I had 0-40 at 6-5 on his serve and I just was not able to break him at any of the important moments unfortunately.

"I just had to tell myself that I would get there eventually and managed to turn it around."

The world number three will play Thomaz Bellucci in the third round.

ID:243937: cacheID:243937:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1518:
Written by
Simon Sinclair
No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during their Men's Singles First Round match on day two of the 2015 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 1, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Chris
Read Next:
Murray: 'Mannarino match was extremely tough'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!