2014 Andy Murray tennis season world No. 3 Roger Federer for a place in the semi-finals, but was defeated in straight sets. Murray had a double-break lead in the second set, but lost six of the last seven games to exit the tournament. As with the previous tournament, Murray lost to the eventual winner, with Federer going on to take the title two days later. Murray went into the US Open as the eighth seed, his lowest seeding at a major since Wimbledon 2008. In the first round he faced Robin Haase where he looked to be heading for a routine straight sets victory. However,
2013 Andy Murray tennis season than 2012 in the lead up to the French Open, as over-preparation ultimately lead to him aggravating a recurring back injury. Murray entered the grass court season having won 12 of his previous 13 matches on grass, spanning back to last year's Wimbledon, and having not lost since the final. His first tournament after missing the French Open was at the Queen's Club Championships, where he was the top seed. After receiving a first round bye, Murray's first match in the second round pitted him against Nicolas Mahut, who had knocked him out at the same stage the previous year.