Wimbledon 2021: Andy Murray wins first tournament singles since 2017 as he beats Nikoloz Basilashvili in four sets
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Wimbledon 2021: Andy Murray wins first tournament singles since 2017 as he beats Nikoloz Basilashvili in four sets

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Murray, the champion in 2013 and 2016 but who has fought a long battle with hip and groin injuries in recent years, triumphed 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 over the 24th seeded Basilashvili. London: Two-time champion Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon singles match since 2017 on Monday with a four-set triumph over Nikoloz Basilashvili and hailed the Centre Court crowd which carried him to victory. “I have had so little momentum over the last few years but kept on going to the gym and trying to get back to do it again.” Now ranked a lowly 118 in the world, former number one Murray will face either Oscar Otte of Germany or France’s Arthur Rinderknech for a place in the last 32. @andy_murray seals a battling victory on his return to singles action at #Wimbledon, overcoming Basilashvili 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 pic.twitter.com/Z2OjYYyrjy — Wimbledon June 28, 2021 A long-standing hip problem, which required surgery, then pushed him tearfully to the brink of retirement.

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