Andy Murray and Kim Sears look loved up as they attend basketball game in New York

DESPITE his hectic schedule ahead of his anticipated match at the US open next week, Andy Murray has made time to have a romantic date night with his girlfriend Kim Sears.

Andy Murray and Kim Sears enjoy a rare PDA moment at Basketball matchAndy Murray and Kim Sears attend the USA vs Puerto Rico Basketball match in New York[GETTY]

The tennis power couple were seen cosying up to one another as they watched the USA compete against Puerto Rico at their exhibition basketball game in Madison Square Gardens in New York City on Friday.

Andy, who won the Wimbledon title last year, was pictured placing a loving arm around Kim, who returned the PDA by interlocking her fingers with his.

The 25-year-old pet portraitist opted to keep her look casual for the sports match and wore a black long-sleeved top, a pair of jeans and strappy black sandals.

Kim Sears and Andy Murray look loved up at Basketball matchThe couple enjoyed a rare PDA moment as they watched the basketball match [GETTY]

Meanwhile, Andy, 27, sported a a light blue Adidas hoodie with matching trainers and black tracksuit bottoms.

The sportsman was the centre of attention at the game with golfer Rory McIlroy enthusiastically leaning forward in his courtside seat to wave to the tennis star.

Renowned US film-maker Spike Lee also left his seat to introduce himself to the Scottish Wimbledon champ, who has not made a final since returning from back surgery at the beginning of the season.

Despite his previous ailments Andy says he is positive about his tough match against Novak Djokovic for next week's US open taking place on Thursday.

Andy Murray and Kim SearsAndy took time out of his hectic schedule for a romantic date with his grlfriend [GETTY ]

"The standard on the tour is very high, there are no easy matches and it is difficult to reach the semi-final or final of a tournament let alone win a title," he said.

Adding: "I think its a very open tour right now."

He continued: "I've struggled a little bit in the later stages of the tournaments this year but I think I have also put in some very good performances and I'm confident that I'm back to where I want to be, so it’s just a case of being patient and believing in myself."

Andy isn't the only one in his family facing stiff competition as his mother Judy has been confirmed to take part in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Andy Murray - The US Open 2014The sports star is set to face Novak Djokovic in next week's US open taking place on Thursday [GETTY]

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