MONTREAL(AP) Andy Murray has reached the Rogers Cup final and the world's No. 2 ranking with a 6-4, 7-6 (8) victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-4, 7-6 (8).
Murray jumped over Rafael Nadal and into his highest career ranking, just behind No. 1 Roger Federer. Nadal, on the mend from knee trouble, lost in the quarterfinals at Montreal on Friday night.
Murray will play in the final against the winner of a match later Saturday between Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Roddick.
The 22-year-old Murray has a chance to become the first British player to win the event formerly known as the Canadian Open. The last Briton to reach the final was Roger Taylor, who lost in 1970 to Rod Laver.