Murray digs deep to reach quarter-finals

Treble chance: Andy Murray, pictured with a terracotta warrior sculpture of him in Shanghai, could win his third title in a row

13 April 2012

Andy Murray edged closer to a third successive title today after overcoming a tricky second set to see off Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 3-6 6-3 and move into the last eight of the Shanghai Masters.

The British No1, victorious in Bangkok and Tokyo in his previous two tournaments, played some stunning tennis in sets one and three but struggled in between as the world No19 made it a contest.

The Scot, seeded second here behind Rafael Nadal, eventually prevailed after breaking the Swiss's resistance in the decider to secure victory in two hours and 11 minutes.

Spain's David Ferrer, the third seed, is also in the quarter-finals after fighting off three match points to beat compatriot Juan Carlos Ferrero 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.

Andy Roddick had a far easier time, hitting 11 aces and 23 winners to beat another Spaniard, seventhseeded Nicolas Almagro, 6-3, 6-4.