Murray out to keep American dream alive

HISTORY may not be on Andy Murray’s side, but the British number one will go into tonight’s US Open semi-final intent on making a little of his own.

The 21-year-old Scot has not beaten new world number one Rafael Nadal in any of their five meetings to date.

Yet, as sixth-seeded Murray prepares for the first grand slam semi-final of his career, his Spanish opponent has handed him a big confidence booster.