Andy Murray's winning run ends as he's beaten in Cincinnati final

ANDY Murray's long winning streak has ended with defeat to Marin Cilic in the final of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

By The Newsroom
Sunday, 21st August 2016, 11:20 pm
Updated Thursday, 25th August 2016, 9:01 pm
Marin Cilic shakes hands with Andy Murray after winning their match during the finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament. Picture: AP
Marin Cilic shakes hands with Andy Murray after winning their match during the finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament. Picture: AP

The 6-4 7-5 loss brought to an end a 22-game run - the longest undefeated stretch of the Scot’s career - and was Murray’s first reverse since the French Open final in June.

Cilic claimed the title beating the top seed and two-time Cincinnati champion after one hour and 34 minutes.

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Marin Cilic celebrates after defeating Andy Murray. Picture: AP

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Marin Cilic celebrates after defeating Andy Murray. Picture: AP