Andy Murray battles from set down to overcome Christopher O’Connell in Dubai
Andy Murray needed to come from a set down to defeat Australian qualifier Christopher O’Connell in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
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Andy Murray says it will just be ’easier if Novak Djokovic gets vaccinated’ so he can compete in major events
Dubai - Andy Murray said on Monday he does not agree with Novak Djokovic's stance against the Covid-19 vaccine but believes "it's not great for tennis if our best player is not competing in the major events".
Dubai Tennis Championships Day 1: Novak Djokovic delivers masterclass on return
After the women's tournament last week - which saw Jelena Ostapenko crowned champion - it's time for the men to take centre stage at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Dubai Tennis Championships: Andy Murray 'toughs it out' to beat Christopher O'Connell
Andy Murray says he still believes he can «compete at the highest level» after battling past Christopher O'Connell in round one of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Andy Murray progresses through to last-16 of the Dubai Duty Free Championship with victory over Christopher O'Connell.
Andy Murray progressed through into the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, with a hard-fought 6-7, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Christopher O’Connell, in a match that lasted just shy of three hours. Murray headed into the tournament looking to bounce back from last week’s agonising defeat at the hands of Roberto Bautista Agut in Qatar, after being heavily beaten 6-0 6-1 by the Spaniard. Ad/> He entered the main draw of the tournament on a wild card, while O’Connell progressed through two qualifying rounds to set up this match with the Scot.
Andy Murray grinds into second round at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Andy Murray registered his 699th career win at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday night - and in true Murray fashion, it was far from straightforward.
Dubai Tennis Championships Day 1: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in first round action
After the women's tournament last week - which saw Jelena Ostapenko crowned champion - it's time for the men to take centre stage at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.