Olympic champion Andy Murray was sent crashing out of the Cincinnati Masters on Thursday, falling 6-4, 6-4 to French lucky loser Jeremy Chardy.u00a0Britain’s Murray won a match in Toronto last week before quitting with a knee injury but had looked impressive in his opener here against American Sam Querrey.

Andy Murray returns to Jeremy Chardy during Thursday’s pre-quarters tie. PIC/AFPu00a0