"I was a bit frustrated but I kept fighting" - Murray on win over Bublik

Andy Murray reached his second tour-level quarter-final of the season Thursday, overcoming seventh seed Alexander Bublik 6-3, 7-6(4) at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart.

It was very windy and it was hard to play for both players. Murray proved more willing to grind out the win than Bublik as the Brit had his return working wonders against Bublik's serve. Murray spoke after the match saying:

“He is predictable in his unpredictability. You are prepared for some amazing shots and then maybe some loose games. Today he played some amazing stuff for five or six games in the second set and everything was coming off and I was getting a bit frustrated, but I kept fighting. Held a tough game at 2-5 and I thought I played well through to the finish.”

Murray opted to miss most of the clay-court swing to focus on his grass preparations and it is a decision that is paying off so far. The 35-year-old found his rhythm at the Surbiton Trophy ATP Challenger Tour event last week, reaching the semi-finals and is yet to drop a set in his opening two matches in Stuttgart.

He added:

"It was quite tricky the conditions today, it was quite blustery. I moved well on the courts well. The court is very dry, so it is nice to move on and hopefully into the weekend the conditions will be a bit calmer and I can play some better tennis."