Moselle Open: Hubert Hurkacz defeated former World No 1 Andy Murray to enter semi-finals

Former world number one Andy Murray’s hopes of reaching the first ATP semifinal in two years were destroyed by first seed Hubert Hurkacz in the last eight in Metz on Friday.

Poland’s Hurkacz, who beat Roger Federer on his way to the Wimbledon semi-finals in July, won 7-6 (7/4), 6-3.

“Andy is an unbelievable competitor, he has achieved so much throughout his career,” Hurkacz said.

“He is coming back from a tough injury and playing at a very high level, so he is amazing and you can be inspired by his results.”

Three-time major winner Murray was playing in his first quarter-final since winning the Antwerp title in October 2019.

The 34-year-old, who has undergone two hip surgeries in the last three years, is now down at 113 in the world.

For Hurkacz, it was a second win this year over Murray following his victory in Cincinnati last month.

The 24-year-old will next face Peter Gojowczyk after the German moved past American Marcos Giron 3-6, 6-1, 6-3.