Published 15:52 IST, October 1st 2019
Andy Murray scored his biggest win since hip surgery at the China Open
British tennis player Andy Murray claimed his biggest win since his recovery from a career-threatening hip injury by beating Matteo Berrettini at the China Open
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On Tuesday, British tennis player Andy Murray claimed his biggest win since his recovery from a career-threatening hip injury by beating Italian player Matteo Berrettini at China Open. He defeated US Open semifinalist in straight sets 7-6 (2), 7-6 (7) over a period of two hours in Beijing. Currently, Berrettini is ranked .13 in world. Last week, Murray h won his first ATP Singles game since undergoing a crucial hip surgery in January 2019. In this match, Murray who is w at 503rd rank in game showcased glimpses of his determination that originally me him .1 in June 2016.
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How match unfolded
Berrettini is 8th best player in ATP rankings solely based on his performance in 2019. He held vant in first set initially at 5-3. However, he was pulled back by returns of Murray, whose serve was strong early on. His fighting spirit came to fore as he forced a tiebreak. 32-year British player was extremely positive and dominant in first tie break, taking scoreline to 7-2. second tiebreak was much tougher against Berrettini, who has both power and touch. Murray h to save a set point when it was 8-7, before taking his first match point opportunity against his Italian opponent’s serve. Finally, former prevailed by 9-7. He will w face off against fellow British player Cameron rrie.
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Murray's comments
Speaking at court after his game, Murray conceded that it was a tough ask. He revealed that his approach to match was to continue on offense.
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“It is tough obviously. I haven’t played many matches. In end re I was just trying to fight and play as offensively as possible. It cost me on a few points but helped me out at end. I mand to get over line with a good passing shot in end, but it was one or two points in each set. I think in first set I served better than him but in second set re wasn’t really any difference,” he observed.
14:51 IST, October 1st 2019