‘Murray hitting the sweet spot’

Andy Murray is in the form of his life and looks unstoppable in his quest to become a two-time US Open champion, says Mark Petchey.

The British world No 2, looking ominous in all black, is arguably favourite in New York to claim his fourth Grand Slam title and the Scot justified the tag, thrashing dangerman Lukas Rosol 6-3 6-2 6-2 on Tuesday night.

Czech Rosol is best known for his shock Wimbledon defeat of Rafael Nadal in 2012, but Murray coasted through a rather sleepy contest in Arthur Ashe Stadium, during which the favourite was in complete control throughout.

The 2012 champion, who didn’t face a single break point, is looking to add the Flushing Meadows title to his Wimbledon and Rio Olympic titles from earlier this summer.

Having also reached the Australian and French Open finals during an already hugely successful 2016, Petchey feels the 29-year-old three-time major champion is at the peak of his powers having watched him courtside during a practice session prior to his demolition job on Rosol.

“I was down on the court watching him practice with his brother Jamie and he was hitting the ball probably the best I’ve seen him hit it,” said the Sky Sports Tennis expert. “I know it’s only practice but he was hitting the ball so clean.

“There was no way I felt that Rosol had a chance last night, just from the practice and he’s a dangerous …

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