Andy Murray equals worst run of career with opening-round exit at Madrid Open

Andy Murray suffered a fourth straight loss. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA

Andy Murray’s losing run continued with defeat by Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori in the opening round of the Madrid Open.

The frustrated Scot’s 6-2 7-6 (7) loss to a player ranked 164 made it four consecutive defeats, equalling the worst run of his professional career.