Andy Murray returns to the Australian Open within the early hours of Tuesday morning in a first-round match towards Nikoloz Basilashvili, three years on from his final look in Melbourne.
Murray, a five-time Australian Open finalist, seemed to be enjoying the ultimate match of his profession when he misplaced in 5 units to Roberto Bautista Agut in 2019, however the former world No 1 has battled by means of damage setbacks to be handed a wildcard for the primary main of the 12 months.
The 34-year-old is coming off solely his second ATP closing look since 2017 on the Sydney Tennis Basic, the place he was boosted by a second-round victory over world No 23 Basilashvili, who he defeated in three units.
Murray was crushed by Aslan Karatsev within the Sydney closing however arrives in Melbourne with real hopes of constructing a run on his return to the match. “I need to try to win tournaments once more,” he stated. “That’s one of many explanation why I’m nonetheless enjoying, as a result of I imagine I can nonetheless try this.”
Right here’s all the pieces it’s good to know forward of the match.
What time is Murray enjoying?
Murray’s match is scheduled to be third up on John Cain Enviornment and won’t begin till at the very least 4am GMT on Tuesday morning.
How can I watch it?
The match shall be proven reside and on demand within the UK on discovery+. You may stream the match reside by buying the invention+ Leisure & Sport plan, which is on the market for £6.99 a month.
When are the opposite British gamers enjoying (GMT)?
Emma Raducanu vs Sloane Stephens – not earlier than 8am
Liam Broady vs Nick Kyrgios – not earlier than 8am
Iga Swiatek (7) vs Harriet Dart – after 12am, second on Rod Laver
Heather Watson vs Mayar Sherif – after 12 am, third on Court docket 8
Dan Evans (24)vs David Goffin – after 12am, third on Court docket 13
What has Murray stated?
“Some individuals need to cease once they have an excellent outcome, or they need to cease at their dwelling match, or they simply don’t take pleasure in touring, or they’ve completely different priorities.
“For me, it, you realize, is changing into more durable, like leaving the household. Clearly, if I had one other damage once more which was going to be like an extended rehab, or one thing occurred to the hip, that’d be the tip.
“Bodily, now I’m in a fairly good place. Making the ultimate final week was actually good for me. And we’ll see what occurs right here.”
Odds
Murray – 8/15
Basilashvili – 6/4
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