JAMIE’S JUST CIN-SATIONAL
UPDATE
JAMIE MURRAY and Brazilian Bruno Soares boosted their US Open chances by winning the Cincinnati Open.
The No.4 seeds also won in Washington a fortnight ago and claimed their ninth title together after beating old rivals Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 4-6 6-3 10-6.
The Colombians prevailed when they met in Rome in May but Murray and Soares avenged that defeat as they came from a set down to win.
It was a perfect tune-up for the US Open, which begins next Monday. GOLF: Paul Waring defeated Thomas Aiken in a play-off at the Nordea Masters to win his first European Tour title in his 200th appearance.
The two players were tied for the lead when they teed off the final round at Hills Golf Club and they couldn’t be separated over 18 holes as both recorded 68s to sit 14-under par.
Englishman Waring only required one extra hole to finally get his hands on the trophy, after Aiken put his tee shot into the water. RUGBY: Edinburgh boss Richard Cockerill will continue to take a look at trialist Mungo Mason this week to see if he fits the bill.
Mason was named on the bench for Friday’s 12-10 loss to Bath at Meggetland, but the Scots-born Kiwi impressed at openside.
Cockerill said: “I was pleased by his debut.
“He was born in Glasgow, raised in New Zealand and educated in America, so he’s an intelligent Scotsman!”
Meanwhile, Scotland forwards coach Dan McFarland has left his post and will start work with his new club Ulster today. CRICKET: England collapsed as India took control of the third Test on the second day at Trent Bridge.
The hosts were bowled out for 161 in 38.2 overs in response to India’s 329ao.
India took their lead to 292 after reaching 124 for two at stumps, putting themselves on course to reduce the arrears to 2-1. ATHLETICS: Libby Clegg has been forced out of the Euro para championships after guide runner Tom Somers picked up an injury.