Murray shows emotions in D.C. before withdrawing

By Niko VercellettoPublished August 03, 2018

No words, @andy_murray.

Just thanks for your emotions... 😍🙏#CitiOpen pic.twitter.com/w89E3sCzJg
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 3, 2018

Andy Murray, known for angry outbursts on court, had a different reaction than usual. After defeating Marius Copil, 6-7, 6-3, 7-6, in the round of 16 of the Citi Open, the Scot broke down in tears on his bench.

The match took over three hours and wrapped up after 3 a.m. on Friday.

Currently ranked No. 832 in the world, Murray hadn't won consecutive matches at any tournament since Wimbledon last year. This is also the first time he has moved past the first round in any ATP 500 tournament since Barcelona last year.

We didn't cry. Just sleepy.

Ok, we totally cried. Congrats, Andy Murray! https://t.co/uzX0XxfWf3
— Citi Open (@CitiOpen) August 3, 2018

Murray was scheduled to face Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals but withdrew early on Friday evening.

Andy Murray has withdrawn from the #CitiOpen, but his performance this week made us appreciate again what’s most important about him: His raw dedication to his profession.

By @SteveTignor: https://t.co/dTAkGRGL0C pic.twitter.com/GEcR8ARk3X
— TENNIS (@Tennis) August 3, 2018

The 31-year-old also pulled out of next week's ATP Masters event in Toronto. He will still jump almost 500 places to No. 375.

ATP & WTA Washington D.C.

Catch all the action from the Citi Open with live coverage from three courts on Tennis Channel Plus beginning Monday, July 30th at 2:00 PM ET. All matches also available on-demand.