Andy Murray praises fans after late finish at Rogers Cup

Andy Murray has admitted that he was grateful to the fans who remained courtside for the conclusion of his Rogers Cup match with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

The world number three came through in straight sets against last year's champion in a match that finished at 1.30am after a number of rain delays earlier in the day in Montreal.

After the contest, the 28-year-old said: "A lot of the crowd stayed and that really helped me get motivated.

"They created a good atmosphere out there and I appreciate everyone staying. I passed well. I came up with some good passing shots and that was the difference today."

Murray will play Kei Nishikori for a place in the final after the Japanese eased past Rafael Nadal.