What channel is Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic on? TV details, live stream, start time

Andy Murray will face world No 1 Novak Djokovic for the first time in five years at the Matua Madrid Open on Thursday.

The Scot has been in impressive form since reversing his decision to skip the clay court season by accepting a wild card entry for the tournament in the Spanish capital.

Murray – currently ranked 78 – disposed of Dominic Thiem in straight sets in the opening round. He then claimed a three-set win over Denis Shapovalov in the second round, downing the world No 16 from Canada 6-1 3-6 6-2 having only lost his serve once in one of his best performances since having his hip resurfaced.

Murray, 34, only decided to play the event on clay two weeks ago, but it is proving a shrewd move as he prepares for a mouth-watering third-round tie against Djokovic.

The duo last played in 2017 in final of the Qatar Open in Doha, which Djokovic won in three sets. The rivals have known each other since they were children and faced-off 36 times in their professional careers.

The Serbian booked his last-16 spot with a win over Gael Monfils, with his match against the Scot set to take place on Thursday morning.

Here is everything you need to know about the match...

Andy Murray will take on Novak Djokovic in the last 16 of the Madrid Open on Thursday, May 5, at 11am UK time.

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