Fognini defeats Murray in Rome battle of tennis dads
1 year, 7 months ago

Fognini defeats Murray in Rome battle of tennis dads

The Hindu  

Fabio Fognini edged out Andy Murray in a battle of veteran tennis dads to reach the Italian Open second round on Wednesday. The Italian maverick, like Murray a father of three, fired 46 winners past the former world number one and three-time major winner in a first-round tie which stretched to almost three hours. But I just want to enjoy this night and going home with this victory.” Next up for Fognini is a clash with Miomir Kecmanovic while 42nd-ranked Murray, the 2016 champion in Rome, licks his wounds after celebrating his first title since 2019 at the Aix-en-Provence Challenger on Sunday. Novak Djokovic will begin his bid to retain the Italian Open title against Tomas Etcheverry after the 61st-ranked Argentine beat Luca Van Assche of France in the first round 7-6, 6-3.

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Andy Murray heads into retirement after Olympic doubles loss to American duo of Fritz and Paul
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Murray heads into retirement after Olympic doubles loss to American duo of Fritz and Paul

Associated Press  

PARIS — Tears welled in Andy Murray’s eyes as he walked alone onto the court to wave goodbye to professional tennis, his career over after a loss in the Paris Olympics doubles quarterfinals Thursday night. I’m happy with how it’s finished,” said Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion and the only player in tennis history with two Summer Games singles …

Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan Wawrinka
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan Wawrinka

The Independent  

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Andy Murray’s winless run continues with opening defeat in Marseille
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Andy Murray’s winless run continues with opening defeat in Marseille

The Independent  

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Andy Murray and Stefanos Tsitsipas’ frosty history explained: ‘It’s cheating’
1 year, 5 months ago

Andy Murray and Stefanos Tsitsipas’ frosty history explained: ‘It’s cheating’

The Independent  

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Andy Murray set away from third round as curfew curtails match against Stefanos Tsitsipas
1 year, 5 months ago

Andy Murray set away from third round as curfew curtails match against Stefanos Tsitsipas

The Telegraph  

The fifth seed here, Tsitsipas had been playing some pallid stuff in the build up to Wimbledon, losing to players whose names might sound unfamiliar. But the electricity of Centre Court sparked something special, especially in a first set when his game flowed as elegantly as his long, wavy hair. In the second-set tie-break, Murray started to work his gritty …

Wimbledon 2023: Two-time champion Andy Murray sweeps into second round
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Two-time champion Andy Murray sweeps into second round

The Hindu  

Two-time champion Andy Murray eased past fellow Briton Ryan Peniston in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday. Former world number one Murray, who won his first Wimbledon title in 2013 before adding a second three years later, came through 6-3, 6-0, 6-1. Hopefully I am fit and ready enough for a good run.” Once Murray broke …

Italian Open: Fabio Fognini defeats Andy Murray in Rome battle of tennis dads
1 year, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Fabio Fognini defeats Andy Murray in Rome battle of tennis dads

Firstpost  

Fabio Fognini edged out Andy Murray in a battle of veteran tennis dads to reach the Italian Open second round on Wednesday. The Italian maverick, like Murray a father of three, fired 46 winners past the former world number one and three-time major winner in a first round tie which stretched to almost three hours. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/FWOqq2KMsj — Olly 🎾🇬🇧 …

Indian Wells: Andy Murray Survives Another Tense Battle, Emma Raducanu Advances
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Andy Murray Survives Another Tense Battle, Emma Raducanu Advances

News 18  

Former world number one Andy Murray made it through another tough match on Thursday, rallying from a set down to beat Tomas Etcheverry and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000. “Some of the matches I’ve played this year I haven’t deserved to win all of them,” said Murray, who won a five-setter lasting …

Andy Murray Comes Back From a Set Down to Beat Lorenzo Sonego in Qatar Open
1 year, 10 months ago

Andy Murray Comes Back From a Set Down to Beat Lorenzo Sonego in Qatar Open

News 18  

Down three match points late in the third set, Great Britain’s Andy Murray rallied to beat Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday at Doha. Open 13 Provence Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka registered the only two service breaks of the match while beating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 in the first …

Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray Defeats Stan Wawrinka To Win Opening Round
2 years, 4 months ago

Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray Defeats Stan Wawrinka To Win Opening Round

News 18  

Andy Murray won his first hardcourt match of the summer on Monday, defeating Stan Wawrinka 7-6, 5-7, 7-5 in the opening round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters. The 35-year-old Scot was facing his 37-year-old Swiss rival for the 22nd time with both treble Grand Slam champions still coming back to full form after long-term injuries over the past few seasons. …

Andy Murray faces race to be fit for Wimbledon after injury scare
2 years, 6 months ago

Andy Murray faces race to be fit for Wimbledon after injury scare

The Telegraph  

Murray loses in three sets to Italian in hard-fought battle in Germany Briton receives treatment twice on court as he suffers abdominal pain during final Three-time grand slam winner to have a scan on Monday to reveal extent of injury with Wimbledon on horizon Andy Murray faces a race against time to be fit for Wimbledon after he suffered pain …

Andy Murray out of Australian Open after losing to Taro Daniel
2 years, 11 months ago

Andy Murray out of Australian Open after losing to Taro Daniel

The Hindu  

Andy Murray lost 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to qualifier and world number 120 Taro Daniel to bow out of the Australian Open on Thursday. Former world number one Murray showed no more than flashes of the brilliant tennis that got him to five Australian Open finals as he made 34 unforced errors over the first two sets on John Cain Arena. …

Rejuvenated Murray battles into first final since 2019
2 years, 11 months ago

Rejuvenated Murray battles into first final since 2019

The Hindu  

Former world number one Andy Murray reached his first final since 2019 on Friday in a massive boost to his confidence ahead of the Australian Open. The 34-year-old three-time major winner, who underwent career-saving hip surgery, has now strung together four wins in a row for the first time since being crowned champion at Antwerp nearly three years ago. World …

Vienna Open: Alcaraz beats Murray, faces Berrettini in quarters
3 years, 1 month ago

Vienna Open: Alcaraz beats Murray, faces Berrettini in quarters

The Hindu  

Andy Murray saw his perfect record at the Erste Bank Open come to an end Wednesday, slumping to a 3-6, 4-6 defeat to teenager Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the second round. READ: Fenesta National Tennis: Nitin Kumar Sinha outclasses veteran Vishnu Vardhan Murray outlasted the 18-year-old Alcaraz in three sets when they met in Indian Wells less than three …

Andy Murray Defeats World No.26 Ugo Humbert in Moselle Open First Round
3 years, 3 months ago

Andy Murray Defeats World No.26 Ugo Humbert in Moselle Open First Round

News 18  

Former tennis world No 1 Andy Murray came back from a set down and under pressure at 3-3 in the second set to beat sixth-seeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert in the first round of the Moselle Open in Metz on Tuesday. Today, I felt I had a good game plan and executed it pretty well.” Murray Magic 🔥@andy_murray fights back to …

Andy Murray rebounds past Ugo Humbert in first round at Moselle Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Andy Murray rebounds past Ugo Humbert in first round at Moselle Open

The Hindu  

Former tennis world number one Andy Murray came back from a set down and under pressure at 3-3 in the second set to beat sixth-seeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert in the first round of the Moselle Open in Metz on Tuesday. Wild card Murray, who is making his first appearance in the French city of Metz since losing to Tommy Robredo …

Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray returns to ATP Tour with win over Richard Gasquet; Diego Schwartzman beats Dan Evans
3 years, 4 months ago

Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray returns to ATP Tour with win over Richard Gasquet; Diego Schwartzman beats Dan Evans

Firstpost  

Murray, who owns two titles at Cincinnati and played 2016 final, has been struggling over the summer with a groin strain. Andy Murray returned to the ATP Tour on Monday after last competing at Wimbledon, reaching the second round of the Cincinnati Masters with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet. Argentine Diego Schwartzman turned 29 on the day, …

Murray returns with win over Gasquet in Cincinnati Masters
3 years, 4 months ago

Murray returns with win over Gasquet in Cincinnati Masters

The Hindu  

Andy Murray returned to the ATP Tour on Monday after last competing at Wimbledon, reaching the second round of the Cincinnati Masters with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet. South African Lloyd Harris earned a place in the second round against Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev as he beat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-4 with the help …

Olympics: Andy Murray pulls out of tennis singles with thigh strain
3 years, 4 months ago

Olympics: Andy Murray pulls out of tennis singles with thigh strain

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Andy Murray withdrew from the singles tournament at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday because of a thigh strain. The British player made the decision shortly ahead of his scheduled opener against ninth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada on Center Court. Murray and Salisbury beat the second-seeded French team of Pierre-Hughes Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday. …

Matteo Berrettini beats Andy Murray at Queen’s Club
3 years, 6 months ago

Matteo Berrettini beats Andy Murray at Queen’s Club

Associated Press  

LONDON — Top-seeded Matteo Berrettini overpowered Andy Murray with his booming serve in a 6-3, 6-3 victory at The Queen’s Club grass-court tournament on Thursday to move into the quarterfinals. I am just happy that he is back.” The 34-year-old Murray, who’s been nursing a groin injury, beat France’s Benoit Paire in straight sets on Tuesday in his first singles …

Andy Murray's comeback bid ends abruptly after Round 2 defeat in Queen's to Matteo Berrettini
3 years, 6 months ago

Andy Murray's comeback bid ends abruptly after Round 2 defeat in Queen's to Matteo Berrettini

Firstpost  

The World No 9 Berrettini broke Murray twice in the first set and took an early break in the second for a 3-0 lead. London: Andy Murray’s latest comeback came to an abrupt end in the second round at Queen’s on Thursday as top seed Matteo Berrettini outclassed the former World No 1 6-3, 6-3. The British three-time Grand Slam …

Matteo Berrettini ends Andy Murray's comeback at Queen's
3 years, 6 months ago

Matteo Berrettini ends Andy Murray's comeback at Queen's

The Hindu  

Andy Murray's grasscourt return was cut short in brutal fashion at Queen's Club as Italian top seed Matteo Berrettini dished out a 6-3 6-3 defeat to the former world number one on Thursday. Murray eased past Benoit Paire in his opening match on Tuesday but world number nine Berrettini was too big a step up. READ | Berrettini's huge first …

Murray in tears after beating Paire 6-3, 6-2 at Queen's Club
3 years, 6 months ago

Murray in tears after beating Paire 6-3, 6-2 at Queen's Club

Hindustan Times  

1 Andy Murray defeated Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday at The Queen’s Club grass-court tournament, dispatching the Frenchman in 65 minutes for his first match victory in more than a year. 8 Andrey Rublev of Russia and his last match win came in the first round of the 2020 U.S. Open, where he came back from two sets down …

Andy Murray wins on return to grass courts at Queen's Club Championships
3 years, 6 months ago

Andy Murray wins on return to grass courts at Queen's Club Championships

The Hindu  

Twice former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray made an emotional comeback at the Queen's Club championships to claim a 6-3 6-2 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Monday. He broke Paire's serve in the fourth game of the first set with a running forehand pass and matched that with an angled backhand winner to get a break ahead in the second …

Andy Murray faces France's Benoit Paire in tough Queen's opener
3 years, 6 months ago

Andy Murray faces France's Benoit Paire in tough Queen's opener

The Hindu  

Former world number one Andy Murray has been given a tough draw as he bids to get match-fit for Wimbledon with a first-round clash against France's terrible Benoit Paire at key warm-up tournament Queen's. Murray has won Queen's a record five times, and the 34-year-old Scot will be playing his first singles tournament since March. Paire will be a tough …

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