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Tennis-Murray turns to Nadal and Cilic for inspiration ahead of Wimbledon

Published 03/06/2022, 04:39
Updated 03/06/2022, 04:41
© Reuters. Tennis -  ATP Masters 1000 - Madrid Open - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - May 3, 2022 Britain's Andy Murray reacts during his second round match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo

© Reuters. Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Madrid Open - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - May 3, 2022 Britain's Andy Murray reacts during his second round match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo

(Reuters) - Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is hoping to draw inspiration from the age-defying feats of Rafa Nadal and Marin Cilic at the French Open as he seeks to build momentum ahead of the grasscourt major this month.

The 35-year-old, who skipped Roland Garros to preserve his fitness and prepare for Wimbledon, overcame Dutchman Gijs Brouwer 7-6(4) 7-6(3) to advance to the quarter-finals of the Surbiton Trophy Challenger event on Thursday.

Murray said he had one eye on events in Paris, where Nadal and Cilic will be in semi-final action later on Friday.

"I don't know whether it is Rafa's last run or not because he seems to be doing physically really well during the event, so I hope he is able to continue going for a while," the Scot told reporters.

The Spaniard, who turned 36 on Friday, is bidding for a record-extending 14th crown on the Parisian clay.

Murray was equally impressed with former U.S. Open champion Cilic, who has rolled back the years and emerged as a surprise contender in the French capital.

"Cilic as well, he is someone I grew up with in the juniors and played a lot with. He has just made the semis of the French for the first ever time at 33 years old and is playing really well," he said.

© Reuters. Tennis -  ATP Masters 1000 - Madrid Open - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - May 3, 2022 Britain's Andy Murray reacts during his second round match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo

"I can take some inspiration from those guys."

Nadal faces third seed Alexander Zverev while Cilic goes up against the up-and-coming Casper Ruud.

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