Nadal crashes out in Miami, Murray wins


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 30 Mar 2015

Mar 27, 2015; Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Andy Murray hits a forehand against Donald Young (not pictured) on day five of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Murray won 6-4, 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

MIAMI (Reuters) - A struggling and edgy Rafa Nadal crashed out of the Miami Open in the third round on Sunday, losing 6-4 2-6 6-3 to fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco.

The 31-year-old Verdasco, who is ranked 34th in the world, has now won his last two matches against world number three Nadal, after the 14-time grand slam winner had won their previous 13 meetings.

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