Andy Murray

Andy Murray recovered from dropping the first set to beat James Duckworth and reach the second round at Wimbledon.

Available to download now on - iPhone & iPad and Android I am heartbroken to be missing Wimbledon & to see my grass season end this way. Glad I managed to get through and hopefully get another match on here in a couple of days. He got his wish, but only after losing the third set. "I have been self-isolating and was hopeful I would be ready but unfortunately, I am still feeling unwell & unable to compete at my best. 2/2

ANDY MURRAY utilised an underarm serve at a crucial part of his Wimbledon opening round match against James Duckworth.

Certainly more and more players have started returning from further, further behind the baseline now to give themselves an advantage to return. As soon as I saw him step further back, I threw the underarm serve in. And Murray can't understand why people find it "disrespectful" when it's a viable tactic if the opportunity presents itself. Fans inside Centre Court appeared to enjoy Murray's unique serve choice but other players have experienced boos from crowds elsewhere and often glares from rivals on the opposite side of the net. Murray managed to regroup and draw level with the third set proving crucial for both players in where the match was going to head. It's not the first time Murray has used the tactic in a match either having pulled off an underarm ace against Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells last year.

Andy Murray had to overcome a nervy start to beat Aussie James Duckworth in the first round of Wimbledon, but it was his use of an infamous Nick Kyrgios ...

It was a match where he also claimed to be sick, swore at the crowd and told hecklers to 'shut up'. Try to get an ace?' he said on Facebook. Kyrgios said at the time that the only reason he used the underarm serve was because his opponent was too far back, not to be disrespectful. I don't know. 'I don't know why people have ever found it potentially disrespectful or... - During the match, the Scotsman used an underarm serve to claim a point

He faces Australian James Duckworth in the first round at Wimbledon and will be hoping to win the tournament for the third time. Shriver praised him for making ...

In 2019 Murray was in tears during a pre-tournament press conference in Melbourne as he feared that his playing days were over due to hip pain. This year, following his Australian exit he was asked whether he would return to Melbourne in 2023. The idea of a tennis commissioner has been mooted before, but Murray will solely be focussing on his playing career until the day he hangs up the racquet. “[He] wanted to end the 77-year drought at Wimbledon [and he did],” Shriver added. "I think Andy Murray will be known for his upstanding core values of equality. If he wanted to be a leader when he's finished, he could be a very influential [one].

Murray was given the runaround early on, but eventually repaid the favour and even dished out an underarm serve. Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn ...

Murray won all 15 points on his first serve in the second set, and come the second game of the third, an ace was followed by a cry of “Do it again!” from one hopeful supporter – with Murray duly delivering. In the second set, a tired noise almost too difficult to define from Murray – a pre-shot groan, perhaps? Murray was looking to brush off concerns over an abdominal strain heading into the tournament, while opponent James Duckworth had his own intentions.

The two time champion returns to the All England Club with a tough fixture to open his 2022 tournament.

Novak Djokovic is the pre-tournament favourite to win the men’s singles event at Wimbledon this year. The full bracket for the Wimbledon 2022 men’s singles draw is available at the official tournament website. Murray is the heavy, odds-on favourite to win his first round men’s singles match at Wimbledon 2022.

Andy Murray defended the use of the underarm serve he deployed during his first-round win at Wimbledon over Australia's James Duckworth.

"If they stand four or five meters behind the baseline, then why would you not do that to try to bring them forward if they're not comfortable returning there? Certainly, more and more players have started returning from further, further behind the baseline now to give themselves an advantage to return. "I don't know why people have ever found it potentially disrespectful," he said.

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 ...

The fourth set was played with the roof closed and lights switched on and for a while Duckworth was re-energized as he pushed Murray hard with some aggressive hitting. The mood on court was subdued but unseeded Murray, who has coach Ivan Lendl back in his corner, was unruffled and pounced for a 4-2 lead in the second and went on to level the match. 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 threw in an underarm serve as he overcame a stiff examination of his form and fitness to get his Wimbledon campaign up and running.

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ANDY MURRAY used an unusual tactic to beat James Duckworth at Wimbledon.

"I don't know why people have ever found it potentially disrespectful or... Duckworth was able to return the shot but Murray’s lob caught his opponent by surprise and the 35-year-old held his serve. I don't know. "I personally have no issue with players using it. "He was standing very close to return. “If your opponent is standing so far behind the baseline then you might feel like it is the opportunity to hit a drop shot.

Andy Murray defeats James Duckworth in the first round at Wimbledon on Monday. © Adrian Dennis/Getty Images. ATP Staff Jun 28, 2022.

He was very close to making the final a few years ago. “No one says it's disrespectful for someone to return from six metres behind the baseline to try to get an advantage. Murray views the tactic as a useful one to keep opponents on their toes on return. He was standing very close to return [initially], he was struggling a little bit on the first-serve return. Duckworth scampered forward and was able to return the ball but was subsequently undone by a Murray lob. Certainly, more and more players have started returning from further, further behind the baseline now to give themselves an advantage to return.

Britain's two-time former champion is through to the second round after defeating Australia's James Duckworth in four sets late on Monday night. Crucially, the ...

- Wimbledon - Wimbledon - Wimbledon - Wimbledon You’re not necessarily always in control of them. “But, yeah, I don’t know about having a deep run or not.

The crowd at Wimbledon on Monday gasped when two-time champion Andy Murray opted for an underarm serve in his first-round match against Australia's James ...

"No one says it's disrespectful for someone to return from six meters behind the baseline to try to get an advantage. He was standing very close to return [initially], he was struggling a little bit on the first-serve return. While serving with a 2-1 lead in the third set, Murray opted for an underhand serve that caught Duckworth – and spectators – off guard.