Andy Murray

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Andy Murray: 'I Can Still Do Some Damage' | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Andy Murray played 14 sets across three matches at the 2023 Australian Open. © Corinne Dubreuil for ATP Tour. ATP Staff Jan 21, 2023. Former World No.

I had to come in in the morning to give that time to settle. That was really the main thing that I was struggling with today.” Those sacrifices and that effort that I put in allowed me to get through those matches and play at a high level that I think was entertaining for the people watching. But I was struggling with my lower back. “Then I had to come in here. Friday, the five-time [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) finalist appears to be in good physical condition for a man who has undergone back surgery, two hip surgeries and who has played 954 tour-level matches. I had about seven or eight blisters that I had to have drained and then he put this liquid in to dry it. “I would like to go out playing tennis like this, where I'm competing with the best players in the world in the biggest events and doing myself justice. It was also the 11th time he had rallied from two sets down to win, a record among active players. It's more enjoyable for me when I'm playing like that, when I'm coming into a major event and really believing that I can do some damage.” It's up to me to try and change that.” Skip ahead four years to the Scot’s four-set defeat to the Spaniard Saturday and Murray’s immediate playing future looks brighter as a 35-year-old than it did when he was 31.

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'We dispelled that myth': Andy Murray reveals he bumped into doctor ... (Daily Mail)

The former world No 1 was plagued by a serious hip problem for years and has had to undergo surgery on two occasions but continues to compete at a high ...

You can control the effort that you put into it, and I gave everything that I had the last three matches. You can’t control how well you’re going to play or the result. That was really the main thing that I was struggling with today. You can’t always control the outcome. I had to give that time to settle. ’Then I had to come in here to Melbourne Park.

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Andy Murray wants to retire playing the kind of tennis that saw him ... (Sky Sports)

Andy Murrays incredible run in Melbourne ended in the third round but he hopes his memorable run can be a sign of things to come I I can have a deeper run ...

I think I did a great job." "I'm competing against a guy who is 20th in the world and it's still very tight considering the circumstances. It's more enjoyable for me when I'm playing like that, when I'm coming into a major event and really believing that I can do some damage. When asked whether the sacrifices have been worthwhile, the three-time Grand Slam champion replied: "You never know exactly when the end is going to be. "I feel lots of mixed emotions," said the 35-year-old. You can control the effort that you put into it, and I gave everything that I had the last three matches.

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Andy Murray receives standing ovation from crowd despite ... (CNN)

Andy Murray's fairytale run at the Australian Open came to an end on Saturday after he was beaten by Roberto Bautista Agut.

I am very happy with the win.” The second round match, which finished on Friday morning, was the longest of Murray’s career. I am happy with how I handled the nerves and tension through the match, to play good tennis. The grueling second set seemed to take its toll on Murray as Bautista Agut had the edge for the rest of the match. It was yet another example of the grit and determination Murray brings to the sport of tennis but, on this occasion, it just wasn’t enough. The 35-year-old had needed five sets to beat Matteo Berrettini in the first round of the tournament and then rallied from two sets down to

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Andy Murray's run at Australian Open ends (Home of the Olympic Channel)

Andy Murray lost in the Australian Open third round to Roberto Bautista Agut after two exhausting five-set matches.

“I would like to go out playing tennis like this, where I’m competing with the best players in the world in the biggest events and doing myself justice. [Follow @nbcolympictalk](https://twitter.com/nbcolympictalk) When the match was over, Murray was given quite a send-off. [Apple News](https://apple.news/TpWxoEZkEM5q1LCuelKJyZg). You can control the effort that you put into it, and I gave everything that I had the last three matches. You can’t control how well you’re going to play or the result.

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Andy Murray's cheeky dig at doctor who told him he won't be able to ... (Tennis365)

Back in 2017 Andy Murray was told that he "won't be able to play professional sport again" if he gets his hip fixed, but six years later he is still ...

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Andy Murray posts gloomy throwback view from doctor he "dispelled ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Though disappointed with his Australian Open exit, Andy Murray was more than happy to tell his fans that he had proved a doctor wrong following his heroic ...

“You can control the effort that you put into it, and I gave everything that I had the last three matches. “There were maybe times the last year or so where I didn’t really feel like I was playing well. That was really the main thing that I was struggling with today. I had about seven or eight blisters that I had to have drained, and then he (the podiatrist) put this liquid in to dry it. I had to give that time to settle. “Then I had to come in here to Melbourne Park.

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Exclusive: Shortening points could help Andy Murray in Grand ... (Eurosport.com)

John McEnroe believes Andy Murray needs to try and work on finishing points more quickly if he is to make deeper runs in Grand Slams.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray hopes to see changes to schedule ... (Sky Sports)

Former world No 1 Andy Murray has called on changes to be made to next years Australian Open schedule, while nine-time champion Novak Djokovic says the ...

If you just put on one match at night and there's an injury, you don't have anything for fans or broadcasters." It's disrespectful to you, disrespectful to the ball children, disrespectful to the players and we are not allowed to go to the toilet. I do remember very vividly the match that Baghdatis played with Hewitt." For the crowd, it's entertaining, it's exciting, to have matches at midnight, 1, 2, 3am. "I think tennis likes these kind of matches. Murray expressed his unhappiness at having to play at such a late hour, saying: "It's a joke, it's a joke.

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Andy Murray will focus on rising up the rankings following his ... (Daily Mail)

Andy Murray will make his world ranking a priority after his Australian Open exit in bid to avoid another gruelling Grand Slam schedule... after spending more ...

I think of all the players that were playing, I'd finished the most amount of points up at the net and finished a lot of points with winners.' For the crowd, it's entertaining, it's exciting, to have matches at midnight, 1, 2, 3am. 'My body obviously has had a lot of load and stress go through it these last few days. 'I finished a lot of points up at the net during this event, which was really positive. When I move well, it allows me to play the game style that is most effective for me. after spending more than 14 HOURS on court in three matches

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Andy Murray's Australian Open run comes to an end against ... (Irish Examiner)

Andy Murray threatened another miracle on Margaret Court Arena but fell to a four-set defeat against Roberto Bautista Agut in the third round of the ...

But Bautista Agut managed to shut out the noise in the third set, finally breaking through to lead 5-3, and an early break for Murray in the fourth proved a false dawn. Unexpectedly, Bautista Agut gave the break back to make it 4-4, and Murray battled grimly to stay on terms, saving a break point in the 11th game with a brilliant backhand pass. To begin with it appeared he would offer little resistance but he willed himself into the match and improbably took the second set before Spaniard Bautista Agut claimed a 6-1 6-7 (7) 6-3 6-4 victory after three hours and 29 minutes.

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