Murray sees silver lining in loss

NEW YORK - Andy Murray's Grand Slam return ended with a second-round exit from the US Open on Wednesday, but the former world No 1 found reason for optimism in a four-set loss to Fernando Verdasco.

Playing his first Grand Slam since last year's Wimbledon and just his fifth tournament since hip surgery in June, Murray gave himself a mixed report card.

"I think some of the tennis I played today was the best I've played since I had the surgery or since I came back," said the Scot.