Nothing underhand about underarm serve, says Murray
LONDON : Andy Murray has defended using an underarm serve in his Wimbledon opener on Monday, saying it was a legitimate way to make opponents think twice before standing too deep to return serve.
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Murray fights back to win Wimbledon opener | 'Amazing to be back'
Andy Murray recovered from dropping the first set to beat James Duckworth and reach the second round at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon - Fired-up Andy Murray roars back to beat James Duckworth in opening match late on Centre Court
Britain's Andy Murray got his Wimbledon 2022 campaign off to a fine start as he overcame Australia's James Duckworth late on Monday. In a typically raucous evening atmosphere on Centre Court, the 35-year-old produced a very solid performance to down Duckworth in four sets, 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4. Ad/> Murray followed his Grand Slam-winning compatriot, Emma Raducanu, on Centre Court and also into the second round as he overwhelmed the Australian from the back of the court after the opening set.
Murray fights back to win Wimbledon opener
Andy Murray recovered from dropping the first set to beat James Duckworth and reach the second round at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon 2022: The familiar trudge, the usual contortions, the customary cursing … Wimbledon was back and so was Murray
The overnight queues were back. The sold-out signs were back. The rain was back and, when the clouds had been chased away with time-honoured Wimbledon efficiency, Andy Murray was back.
Murray safely through despite slow start
LONDON: Twice former champion Andy Murray showed he still has plenty to offer at Wimbledon as he overcame a slow start to beat Australian James Duckworth on Centre Court on Monday.
Andy Murray drops retirement hint after Wimbledon comeback win over James Duckworth
Andy Murray has admitted that he doesn't know many more opportunities he will get to play on Centre Court at Wimbledon, hinting that retirement is near for the former world No 1. The 35-year-old came into the tournament under a cloud of doubt over his fitness.