Spain s Albert Ramos-Vinolas knocks out Murray from Monte-Carlo Masters

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France) April 20 (IANS) World No.1 Andy Murray was knocked out on Thursday from the Monte-Carlo Masters after suffering a shock defeat against Spain s Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the men s singles pre-quarterfinals.

Ramos-Vinolas ranked 24 in the world defeated the Briton 2-6 6-2 7-5 in two hours and 32 minutes reports Efe.

Murray 29 who recently returned from time off the court due to injury failed to keep up with the Spaniard s pace and only managed to win the first set before losing a disappointing second set and eventually losing the match and a place in the quarterfinals.

Ramos-Vinolas will play the last eight match against Croatia s Marin Cilic World No.8 who eliminated Czech Tomas Berdych after a 6-2 7-6 (7-0) victory.

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