体坛英语新闻：Querrey beats Murray to retain LA Open title

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- American Sam Querrey rallied to beat British top seed Andy Murray 5-7, 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 in the final for the Los Angeles Open title on Sunday.

The 23-year-old Scot squandered a match point in the second set and suffered his first loss in five career meetings with Querrey, who had never before taken a set off Murray.

Hometown favorite Querrey won his fourth title of the season and became the first back-to-back champion at the 700,000-dollar hardcourt event since Andre Agassi defended his crown in 2002.

Sam Querrey celebrates after defeating Andy Murray of Great Britain during their final match at the Farmers Classic tennis tournament, Aug. 1, 2010, in Los Angeles. Querrey won 3-0.

World number four Murray announced a split from coach Miles Maclagan earlier this week. He said a final decision is not expected before the U.S. Open.