Published 23:21 IST, October 1st 2019

Murray says, 'heading in the right direction' post China Open win

Andy Murray said his arrival to tennis is going "in the right direction,'' after the star player who had secured the number one position, played his best match

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Andy Murray said his arrival to tennis is going "in right direction,'' after star player who h secured number one position, played his greatest match on October 1, since his hip surgery. Andy Murray at China Open defeated US Open semi-finalist Matteo Berrettini by  7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (9/7) in just two hours. China-Open which is organised in Beijing has witnessed some tremendous action lately. After his unbeatable victory over  13th ranked Italian, Murray will complete with compatriot Cameron rrie in last 16.

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'In right direction'

Murray in his interview said this was his big step forward since first singles match of his return after he was defeated at Cincinnati Masters during mid of August. After Murray’s major hip operation, it was first time that star player recorded his first win at ATP singles match. Murray said that he didn't feel like he was playing at a great level. statement comes after his match against Richard Gasquet in Cincinnati.

Murray also said to media that, “Whereas even last week (in Zhuhai), although I lost in second round, I felt like I was playing tour-level tennis.”. He furr asserted that “I think things are going in right direction,”. 

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Murray back in form

Andy Murray is currently ranked 503 in world. He battled once more from a breakdown to drive a tiebreak in first set against Italian Berrettini. Murray showed immense determination and will power which attributed to him being positioned number one in 2016, as he took primary set from eighth seed. However, second set started with service and again ended with a tiebreaker. Murray saved two set points on his way to winning match. He ackwledged that patience is key to win any match. Andy Murray in his interview said that last week was a big step for him. He furr said that he should keep trying and try to play as many matches as possible with consistency so that he is able to create a momentum to play at least three to four matches in a week. He also accepted that at moment he is t rey for that. 

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