STUTTGART, Germany — Marcos Giron earned his first win towards a present or former No. 1 when he beat Andy Murray 6-3, 6-4 within the first spherical of the grass-court Stuttgart Open on Tuesday.
The 54th-ranked Giron hit seven aces, saved the three break factors he confronted and took two of his 5 alternatives to win in 75 minutes. The American will subsequent play Jack Draper.
Murray, 37, a former No. 1, will drop out of the highest 100 for the primary time since January 2022 on Monday after his eleventh tour-level lack of the yr.
The Scottish participant received the Wimbledon singles title in 2013 and 2016.
Two-time Stuttgart champion Matteo Berrettini defeated Roman Safiullin 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-5 earlier Tuesday.
