Andy Murray won the ‘top 5’ again six years later

The British Andy Murray He got his first win against a ‘top 5’ for the first time since 2016 by beating Greek Stefanos Tsitsipastop seed, in the quarterfinals of the ATP tournament on grass in Stuttgart, 7-6 (4) and 6-3.

The Scottish player, formerly number one in the world, is continuing his efforts to get back into the elite where he left off due to a hip injury. Gradually, improve results and beat records. Now, in Stuttgart, on the lawn, he achieved his second semi-final of the season after the tournament in Sydney, in January, where he reached the final he lost against the Russian. aslan karatsev.

The winner of three Grand Slam and two Olympic gold medals, who has held 46 titles throughout his career, took an hour and 40 minutes to beat the Hellenic player, fifth in the ATP rankings.

The 35-year-old Briton started the competition ranked 68th in the world. Of his achievements in the German tournament, he has already climbed fifteen places and could be placed in the top fifty if he reaches the final. Conquering the title will take him to number 35 on the circuit table.

Murray, who has not won a contest since winning the Antwerp in 2019, they will face the winner in the match between the Hungarian Martin Fucsovics and the Australian Nick Kyrgios.

On the other side of the table, the semifinal is defined. The German oscar otte He advanced due to the withdrawal of competition from Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi, who did not even jump on the track. The Frenchman argued with abdominal pain for not showing up.

The German will be the opponent of the Italian Matteo Berrettinisecond-seeded, who won the tournament he won in 2019 on the return from his compatriot Lorenzo Sonego 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.