Andy Murray Loses in Straight Sets to Marin Cilic With ‘Embarrassing’ Performance

On ESPN, Chris Fowler called Andy Murray’s fourth round performance “dismal” and “embarrassing”. He was far too kind.

No. 2 seed Andy Murray was thoroughly dominated in his U.S. Open match this afternoon against Marin Cilic, losing 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. The Scotsman looked defeated from the second he stepped on the court and his performance raised questions about his ability to stay focused for an entire Grand Slam event:

From Murray’s World:

The 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 straight sets loss to Marin Cilic will once again raise question about the Scots ability to apply himself at the highest levels of the game. The Croatian dominated a passive Murray, beating him into submission with a buffet of powerful winners and unreturnable serves.
Hampered by a slight left wrist injury, Murray started the match in passive mode. This proved more than enough for most of the first set as Cilic swung with wild abandon and racked up the unforced errors. Murray failed to capitalise and at 5-5 the giant Croatian began to find his range. With the help of a Murray double fault and some great winners he took the decisive break before serving out easily.

Murray was a popular pick to win the Open.