Andy Murray Denied Bathroom Break Throughout 5-Set Marathon
Andy Murray is out of the Australian Open after a battling four-set defeat to Roberto Bautista Agut. Murray was enjoying lower than two days after the longest match of his profession, which noticed the 35-year-old full an astonishing comeback at 4am to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis from two units down and in 5 hours and 45 minutes, however the former world No 1 couldn’t produce one other escape act.
Murray regarded drained and weary as Bautista Agut raced to the opening set in 29 minutes, however hit again to win a surprising 87-minute second set, whereas saving two set factors within the tiebreak. Bautista Agut steadied to seal a 6-1, 6-7(7), 6-3, 6-4 in over three hours, in what was an admirable struggle from the 35-year-old.
In the meantime, Novak Djokovic continued to defy a hamstring damage as a straight-sets victory over Grigor Dimitrov despatched him into the fourth spherical. The title favorite took one other timeout after falling to the ground along side the courtroom on the finish of the primary set however, regardless of persevering with to limp and looking out uncomfortable at instances, clinched a 7-6 (7) 6-3 6-4 victory.
Earlier, Dan Evans was overpowered by fifth seed Andrey Rublev in a straight-sets defeat. The Russian crunched 60 winners in contrast with solely 22 unforced errors in a high quality show to win 6-4 6-2 6-3 and depart Murray as the one British singles participant remaining forward of his assembly with Bautista Agut. Comply with stay updates and the newest scores from the Australian Open in our stay weblog beneath
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Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 4-6 Roberto Bautista Agut* – Bautista Agut wins the match!
Sport, set and match Roberto Bautista Agut!
The 34-year-old Spaniard has achieved it once more. He’s crushed Andy Murray throughout 4 units and strikes into the fourth spherical. Murray was on the defensive for many of the match however put in one other resilient efficiency.
Nevertheless, this time, his opponent was simply too good.
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:44
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 4-5 Roberto Bautista Agut*
Too good from Bautista Agut! His large serve is fast however Murray will get there. His return is a crazy one then the Spaniard works to the opposite aspect of courtroom.
Murray defends once more however Bautista Agut wins with an overhead smash. 30-30.
Bautista Agut takes the following level too and now leads 40-30 to arrange match level.
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:42
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 4-5 Roberto Bautista Agut*
Bautista Agut goes lengthy from a backhand! Murray leads 0-30. He wants to finish this break of serve.
Bautista Agut takes a second earlier than getting the sport going once more. He sends a robust serve down the T line however Murray defends. Because the rally progresses Murray steps onto the entrance foot however hooks a forehand into the online!
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:40
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 4-5 Roberto Bautista Agut*
There’s a large roar and cheer from the gang encouraging Andy Murray to struggle again. He returns Bautista Agut’s first serve and settles into a pleasant rally.
Murray then opens up for a forehand finisher and smokes it previous the Spaniard. 0-15.
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:38
Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 4-5 Roberto Bautista Agut – Bautista Agut breaks!
Oh no! That’s a nightmare for Andy Murray who lets the sport slip by and permits Bautista Agut to interrupt. Murray misplaced all 4 factors from his serve and now the Spaniard is serving to win the match.
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:37
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 4-4 Roberto Bautista Agut*
This can be a higher struggle from Andy Murray. He wins a few factors in opposition to the serve to steer 15-30 however Bautista Agut digs into his one reserves and rattles off three factors in a row to take the sport.
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:33
Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 4-3 Roberto Bautista Agut
Sport Murray! That was in all probability his greatest recreation of the match to this point. He was so imposing and managed. If he performs like that for the remainder of this match Bautista Agut could possibly be in hassle.
Murray leads within the fourth and a break now could possibly be expensive for the Spaniard.
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:29
Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 3-3 Roberto Bautista Agut
Andy Murray is correctly spanking the ball now. He’s set himself in the course of the baseline and works Bautista Agut side-to-side with some unimaginable pictures.
Two forehand winners places him 30-15 forward on his personal serve.
He then storms as much as the online and meets a robust shot from Bautista Agut on the volley to faucet it dwelling. 40-15.
High quality stuff from Murray.
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:28
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 1-6 7-6 3-6 3-3 Roberto Bautista Agut*
It’s so simple as that for Roberto Bautista Agut. Three video games all within the fourth set.
Michael Jones21 January 2023 11:25
Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic 7-6 6-3 6-4 Grigor Dimitrov – Sport, set and match!
Djokovic survives! What a win for the nine-time champion, who battles via to the fourth spherical.
This was not so simple as the straight-sets scoreline suggests. Djokovic needed to face a decided Dimitrov in addition to his hamstring, however he limps via to maintain his quest for a tenth title alive.
Jamie Braidwood21 January 2023 11:24
