In other matches, Spanish world number one Rafael Nadal dropped a set before beating Ernests Gulbis 7-5 3-6 6-3.

BBC: Bolelli injury hands Murray win

The 48-year-old Hopkins broke the record he set by beating Jean Pascal for the WBC light heavyweight title on May 21, 2011.

WSJ: Hopkins becomes oldest boxer to win major title

Hopkins became the oldest boxer to win a major title, extending the record he set by beating Jean Pascal for the WBC light heavyweight title on May 21, 2011.

WSJ: A champ at 48, Bernard Hopkins could keep fighting