Andy Murray wins Surbiton Trophy with an eye on third Wimbledon title next month

Andy Murray defeated Austrian professional Jurij Rodinov in straight sets by 6-3, 6-2 in the men’s final of the Surbiton Trophy to bolster his hopes of lifting a third Wimbledon title next month. Murray is looking to secure sufficient game-time ahead of the Grand Slam that begins on July 3.

“I have chosen to come and play here, and in Nottingham next week to hopefully get lots of matches under my belt – so this week has been the perfect start,” Murray said post his win against Rudinov on Sunday. He dedicated this win to his kids, who, he says, always ask him to return with a trophy every time he is away from home.

Murray dropped only a single set en route his victory in the Surbiton Trophy. Fifth seeded Jason Kubler pushed Murray to the brink by taking the game to the third set in the quarter-finals. However, he triumphed over Kubler by 6-4 in the decisive set to find a spot in the last-four. He locked horns with Jordan Thompson at the Centre Court in the semi-final and overcame the opponent by 7-6, 6-3 to make his way into the summit clash.