Over the course of four hours and 39 minutes at the US Open last night, Andy Murray provided yet another reminder — not that we needed it — of his indomitable spirit.
The three-times grand-slam champion’s astounding comeback from two sets down against Yoshihito Nishioka, the world No 49 from Japan, will no doubt do wonders for the popularity of hip resurfacing. At the age of 33, he is the first man with a metal hip to win a singles match at a major tournament.