Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Andy Murray blockbuster with epic five-set win
Andy Murray will take on Stefanos Tsitsipas on Centre Court on Thursday after the fifth seed came through a five-set battle against Dominic Thiem.
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Wimbledon 2023: Frances Tiafoe on prospect of being watched by "icon" Roger Federer - 'Definitely nerve-wracking!'
Frances Tiafoe admits that being watched by tennis “icon” Roger Federer at Wimbledon is a “nerve-wracking” prospect after the Swiss legend returned to SW19. Eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer attended the Royal Box on Centre Court on Tuesday, watching Andy Murray’s first-round victory over fellow Brit Ryan Peniston. Ad The Swiss is one of the most celebrated and successful players in the history of the sport, having won 20 Grand Slam titles, and world No.
Evans to take time away from tennis after first round Wimbledon defeat
Dejected Dan Evans will take some time away from tennis after suffering another shock first round Wimbledon defeat. The British No.2, 33, went down against Frenchman Quentin Halys in four sets under the Centre Court roof late on Tuesday night. Ad Evans kicked off his clash on Monday but was unable to complete it that day owing to the fading SW19 light.
When is Andy Murray playing at Wimbledon 2023 today? Match time and order of play
Andy Murray and Stefanos Tsitsipas are set to renew their rivalry at Wimbledon after Tsitsipas secured a hard-fought victory over Dominic Thiem in the first round. Their previous encounters, including the contentious US Open match where Murray accused Tsitsipas of cheating with his prolonged bathroom breaks, have added fuel to the anticipated clash.
Stefanos Tsitsipas: Andy Murray US Open bathroom row ‘forgotten’ ahead of Wimbledon second-round match
Stefanos Tsitsipas says his bathroom row at the 2021 US Open with Andy Murray has been “forgotten” as the pair prepare to lock horns in the second round at Wimbledon. Tsitsipas and Murray’s clash came during the pair's first-round match at the American Grand Slam. Ad Murray angered the Greek star by taking an eight-minute toilet break before the deciding set of a fiery encounter.
Tsitsipas Survives Thiem Thriller To Book Murray Showdown At Wimbledon
Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a thrilling five-set Wimbledon battle against Dominic Thiem on Wednesday to book a blockbuster second-round clash against two-time champion Andy Murray. While Tsitsipas was pushed to the brink in a gruelling first-round tie lasting almost four hours, former world number one Murray is well rested after crushing Ryan Peniston in his tournament opener on Tuesday. Tsitsipas held his nerve in a final set tie-break to secure a 3-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (10/8) victory.
Toilet Break Feud With Murray 'Forgotten', Says Wimbledon Rival Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas insisted Wednesday that his US Open toilet break feud with Andy Murray has been "forgotten" ahead of their second round Wimbledon clash. Tsitsipas defeated Murray in a five-set first round epic which stretched to almost five hours in New York in 2021. Murray was furious that the Greek took a medical timeout after dropping the third set and then an eight-minute toilet break at the end of the fourth.
Fresh Murray leads charge of British men, faces Tsitsipas test
A fresh and fit Andy Murray will lead the British men's charge in Wimbledon's second round on Thursday, where the 36-year-old will have to overcome Stefanos Tsitsipas to keep alive his hopes of a deep run at the grasscourt Grand Slam.