U.S. Open | Murray ‘lost respect’ for Tsitsipas over delay ‘nonsense’

Murray barely greeted Tsitsipas at the net after the Greek third seed’s delays, including medical timeouts and bathroom breaks to disrupt Murray’s rhythm.

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray ripped Stefanos Tsitsipas for “nonsense” delaying tactics in a five-set U.S. Open comeback victory August 30, saying the moves influenced the outcome of the match. Greek third seed Tsitsipas rallied to defeat the 34-year-old Scotsman 2-6, 7-6 (9/7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 after grinding through four hours and 39 minutes. Murray barely greeted Tsitsipas at the net after the Greek third seed’s delays, including medical timeouts and bathroom breaks to disrupt Murray’s rhythm.