Murray bids Miami emotional farewell

Soon-to-retire Scot bows out with brave fight at venue he calls his 'tennis home'

Andy Murray exited the Miami Open for the final time on Sunday and in characteristic style he did so with a performance full of grit and skill but also plenty of passion.

The emotion of the game itself, a missed chance for a third straight win in a tournament for the first time in over a year, was enhanced by Murray knowing this week was his final appearance in a city he calls his "tennis home".

The two-time Miami winner, who will be 37 in May, lost out in a thrilling third-set tiebreak to Czech Tomas Machac, managing to battle on after receiving treatment for an ankle injury.