ANDY Murray claimed his first ATP title for two-and-a-half years as he beat Stan Wawrinka in an engrossing duel in the European Open final in Antwerp on Sunday. Former world number one Murray, who had hip re-surfacing surgery in January in a bid to salvage his career, battled back from a set and a break down to win 3-6 6-4 6-4. Britain's Andy Murray (L) poses with the trophy after winning the final match against Stanislas Wawrinka (R) of Switzerland at the European Open tennis tournament, in Antwerp, Belgium, 20 October 2019. Britain's Andy Murray in action during the final match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland at the European Open tennis tournament, in Antwerp, Belgium, 20 October 2019. EPA/JULIEN WARNANDStanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland in action during the final match against Britain's Andy Murray at the European Open tennis tournament, in Antwerp, Belgium, 20 October 2019.

Source: New Strait Times October 20, 2019 17:15 UTC