Murray makes last four

Players Under the Microscope / Editor / 24 February 2007 / Leave a Comment

Andy Murray brushed past Stefan Koubek to set up a semi-final showdown with Andy Roddick at the Memphis International.

The progressive 19-year-old beat Austria's Koubek 6-3 6-2 to set up a repeat of last week's last-four meeting in San Jose against Roddick, who beat Chinese Taipei's Yen-Hsun Lu 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) in the quarter-finals.

Murray, who stormed into a 3-0 lead in the first set and survived two break points in game four of the second set before sealing victory, has now won eight matches on the spin and looks a strong contender for his second title in a week following his San Jose success.

That's the best match I have played so far," said Murray.

"I hit the ball really well from the ground, didn't make too many unforced errors and took my chances when I had them.
"That's two matches in a row where I haven't dropped my serve and that's a good run to be on."
Murray can be found on offer at 2.6 and 3.85 to win in straight sets and two-sets-to-one respectively in the Set Betting for his semi-final clash with Roddick. Murray is also available at 2.14 in the Match Odds market.

Roddick is on offer at 2.68 to avenge for his San Jose defeat and win the Memphis International, while Murray is trading at 3.2.

Saturday's other semi-final sees Tommy Haas (available at 3.7 to win the tournament), who beat Sam Querrey 6-2 6-2, take on Mardy Fish (7) after his quarter-finals opponent, Teimuraz Gabashvili, retired with a viral illness.