Australian Open 2019: Roberto Bautista-Agut Knocks Andy Murray Out In Opening Round Match
Roberto Bautista Agut has knocked former world No. 1 Andy Murray out in the opening round match of the tournament in Melbourne, Australia.
As against expectations that the five-time finalist might give in to defeat qucik, he fought throught tie-breaks in the third and fourth set to level match up with the Spaniard who won both the opening and second set.
The Spaniard became more aggressive in the deciding set and forced the Briton to concede the set converting two break points to claim victory over the Briton by 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5-7), 6-7(4-7), 6-2.
"Thanks you so so much to everyone that came out tonight," Murray said in post-match interview "Honestly, i loves playing here over the years. This is an amazing place to play tennis [and] if this was my last match, it is an amazing way to end [my career].
"I gave everything i had but it wasn't enought, so congratulations to Roberto and his team."
Roberto will face in the next match John Millman. He defeated Argentine Federico Delbonis in four sets 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2 in his opening round match.
As against expectations that the five-time finalist might give in to defeat qucik, he fought throught tie-breaks in the third and fourth set to level match up with the Spaniard who won both the opening and second set.
The Spaniard became more aggressive in the deciding set and forced the Briton to concede the set converting two break points to claim victory over the Briton by 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5-7), 6-7(4-7), 6-2.
"Thanks you so so much to everyone that came out tonight," Murray said in post-match interview "Honestly, i loves playing here over the years. This is an amazing place to play tennis [and] if this was my last match, it is an amazing way to end [my career].
"I gave everything i had but it wasn't enought, so congratulations to Roberto and his team."
Roberto will face in the next match John Millman. He defeated Argentine Federico Delbonis in four sets 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2 in his opening round match.
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