Andy Murray would prefer to avoid top seed opener at Wimbledon after loss to Holger Rune in Hurlingham Tennis Classic

Andy Murray admits he would prefer not to face a top seed in the opening rounds of Wimbledon after he lost to Holger Rune in straight sets in an exhibition match at the Hurlingham Tennis Classic. Two-time winner Murray, 36, has been tipped to cause an upset at Wimbledon despite crashing out in the first round at Queen’s to eventual finalist Alex De Minaur. Ad His preparations continued on Wednesday as he fell to a 6-4 6-4 loss to world No.

6 Rune. TennisExclusive: Murray can 'upset people' at Wimbledon — Wilander10 HOURS AGO “Ideally that wouldn’t happen right at the beginning,” he said of facing a top seed in quotes published by The Independent. “I would obviously want that to happen probably later in the tournament." Murray isn’t seeded at Wimbledon and that could potentially mean a first round meeting with Novak Djokovic.

While the Scot would relish a reunion with the 23 Grand Slam champion, he is keen to avoid a top name in the early rounds. “But at the same time, because of the situation, I need to be prepared for that," Murray continued. «I need to be ready to play against anyone right from the start.

“I’ve had some pretty tough first-round draws in the slams over the last couple of years so I need to be ready for that and I think I am. “Obviously, I would love to play against Novak [Djokovic] again. I can’t remember the last time we played.