体坛英语资讯:Querrey beats Murray to retain LA Open title

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体坛英语资讯:Querrey beats Murray to retain LA Open title

 American Sam Querrey rallied to beat British top seed Andy Murray 5-7, 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 in the final for the Los Angeles Open title on Sunday.

The 23-year-old Scot squandered a match point in the second set and suffered his first loss in five career meetings with Querrey, who had never before taken a set off Murray.

Hometown favorite Querrey won his fourth title of the season and became the first back-to-back champion at the 700,000-dollar hardcourt event since Andre Agassi defended his crown in 2002.

Sam Querrey celebrates after defeating Andy Murray of Great Britain during their final match at the Farmers Classic tennis tournament, Aug. 1, 2010, in Los Angeles. Querrey won 3-0.

World number four Murray announced a split from coach Miles Maclagan earlier this week. He said a final decision is not expected before the U.S. Open.

Britain's Andy Murray reacts to losing a point against Sam Querrey of the U.S. during their final match at ATP LA Tennis Open tournament in Los Angeles, California August 1, 2010.