Andy Murray

Follow live scores and updates from the Australian Open as Murray takes on home favourite Kokkinakis in the second round.

Britain's Andy Murray faces Thanasi Kokkinakis on day four of the Australian Open - follow live radio and text commentary.

Ooooft, a very cute drop shot from Kokkinakis for another game point after he notices how deep beyond the baseline Murray is. Murray 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (7-5) 1-0 Kokkinakis* Is he even awake? *Murray 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (7-5) 1-1 Kokkinakis Murray looks to be wincing in a bit of pain. Murray 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (7-5) 2-1 Kokkinakis* *Murray 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (7-5) 2-2 Kokkinakis Murray 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (7-5) 3-2 Kokkinakis* Wouldn't blame him sneaking in a fourth-set nap at this time.

Makeable volley for Murray but he nets after setting the point up nicely, 0-1. Defensive backhand by Murray drops just wide, 0-2. 11th ace of the match for ...

Also, there is little chance of Kokkinakis whipping up the fans, given that he considers Murray to be a friend and role model. Murray with a tame drop shot into the net, 15-30. A second ace of the match from Murray makes it 30-15. Kokkinakis has a chance to finish the game but Murray makes him play an extra ball and the Australian hits a forehand well long, deuce. Deep Kokkinakis forehand and Murray nets on the second break point. Break point Murray after a brilliant return catches Kokkinakis out. Then the second with a forehand winner. Great hands at the net by Kokkinakis to reach a dipping backhand pass from Murray, 40-30. Running Murray forehand pass but Kokkinakis stretches and makes the volley. Kokkinakis takes control of the rally but sends a forehand long, 0-30. Murray forehand into the net, two break points. Serve and volley from Murray and Kokkinakis can't get the ball back in play.

Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis will meet in a second-round Australian Open blockbuster at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday.

First set - Murray serve, Murray 4-5 Kokkinakis: An excellent Murray serve gets the Kokkinakis error. First set - Kokkinakis serve, Murray 4-6 Kokkinakis: Kokkinakis to serve for the first set. Murray nets and Kokkinakis gets the first set. First set - Murray serve, Murray 2-1 Kokkinakis: Kokkinakis nets off Murray's second serve. Second set - Kokkinakis serve, Murray 2-2 Kokkinakis: Murray nets off the Australian's second serve. Second set - Murray serve, Murray 2-1 Kokkinakis: Kokkinakis wins the first point after Murray nets a drop shot. Second set - Kokkinakis serve, Murray 6-6 Kokkinakis: Kokkinakis comes to the net and makes a put-away volley. Murray goes long and the Aussie gets the break. Third set - Kokkinakis serve, Murray 0-1 Kokkinakis: The players share the first two points. Third set - Murray serve, Murray 6-6 Kokkinakis: Murray forces Kokkinakis into the defensive lob and wins the point at the let. Third set - Murray serve, Murray 2-2 Kokkinakis: After a long rally, Murray hits a winner. Third set - Tiebreak - Murray 7-5: Kokkinakis misses an easy smash and Murray gets a set back.

A battling Andy Murray won an incredible point in the third set of his Australian Open match with Thanasi Kokkinakis, forcing the home favourite into a fit ...

Again, Murray's indomitable spirit shone through though - earning another break point before a wicked forehand forced the world No 159 to Four times Murray appeared dead and buried in the point, and was essentially doing shuttle runs across the court as he managed to return a forehand and then three successive smash shots. The three-time Slam winner complained that Kokkinakis was repeatedly swearing during his previous rant, and wasn't sanctioned despite his further warning for racket abuse. But after the Scot gave himself a chance of a break he could not afford to miss, the drama ramped up further. Down two sets, and trailing 2-0 in the third, Murray fashioned a break point and then showed off all his legendary resilience to convert it. @PenchesterUTD23 replied: "That's why he's one of the GOATS" while @andy_delpotro wrote: "Great point, great reaction!"

Australian fan favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis has blown up at the umpire and smashed his racquet in front of a wild crowd at Margaret Court Arena.

That’s a bad call again.” It’s the second time this tournament Kokkinakis finished a match in front of a crowd much smaller than he started his match with. But the attention turned to Kokkinakis to put on a show after I’m waiting for him to stop talking. Then you call again. You’re not waiting for s***.

ANDY MURRAY vs Thanasi Kokkinakis has gone into a stunning fourth set, and it is after 2am un Melbourne!The British icon had to dig deep last time out.

and comes back! Kokkinakis is buzzing. Murray on the attack AND HE SECURES THE BREAK WITH A MONSTER FOREHAND WINNER! Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 Kokkinakis* Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 1-2 Kokkinakis Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 2-3 Kokkinakis Kokkinakis just misses the T ace... That is the roar of a lion. Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 3-4 Kokkinakis Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 4-5 Kokkinakis Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 7-5 Kokkinakis Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-5 Kokkinakis

The British veteran, facing home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second-round in Melbourne, was two sets and a break down but utilised his magnificent ...

[sealing one of his greatest comeback victories of his career](/sport/tennis/article-11654631/Andy-Murray-beats-Thanasi-Kokkinakis-4-6-6-7-7-6-6-3-7-5.html) - in a moment that was pivotal in turning the tide. Asked how he had managed to come through the longest match of his career, Murray told Eurosport: 'I don't know. as home favourite smashes his racket in anger [The British veteran](/sport/tennis/article-11648705/Thanasi-Kokkinakis-heaps-praise-ripper-bloke-Andy-Murray-ahead-Australian-Open-clash.html), facing home favourite [Thanasi Kokkinakis](/sport/tennis/article-11648247/Thanasi-Kokkinakis-FINALLY-wins-round-Australian-Open-match.html) in the second-round in [Melbourne](/news/melbourne/index.html), was two sets and a break down but rolled back the years and utilised his magnificent defence to secure a break back just when he needed it. Was THIS the moment that sparked Andy Murray's sensational fightback? After Murray patted a return of serve down the middle, Kokkinakis smashed a forehand down the line which had Murray scrambling, and opened his body up to send another forehand to the opposite side, which Murray somehow kept in.

It started at 10.20pm and lasted well over five hours – the second-latest finish to a grand slam singles match in history.

It’s not beneficial for the umpires, the officials. It’s not good for the players. “I don’t think it’s amazing for the fans. It’s not beneficial for them. A match like that, yeah, we come here after the match, and that’s what discussion is. He had already used his single allocated break for the match.

The South Australian was left heart-broken with the Scot defeating him in a match that lasted five hours 45 minutes - the second longest in Australian Open ...

However, another wobble allowed the wily Scot back in and the home hope surrendered the tiebreak with a wild volley. Kokkinakis then lost the game as he failed to put away four overheads after Murray scrambled madly, with the Australian smashing his racquet into the court and earning a code violation. Kokkinakis struggled to close out the first three sets, blowing five set points in the second before taking it in a tiebreak, and in the third he led 5-2.

Andy Murray recovered from two sets down to win 4-6, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 7-5 against Thanasi Kokkinakis in the longest match of his career.

On Saturday, they will face each other again for a place in the fourth round. Murray’s performance on Rod Laver Arena had demonstrated that he can still play tennis of the highest level in a single contest, but as he returned to Melbourne Park it remained to be seen if, with his age and his physical state, he had the bandwidth to sufficiently recover in order to perform at the highest level once more. Minutes later, Murray drilled a backhand down-the-line winner to close off one of the greatest recoveries of his career. With the momentum at his back, Murray kept on moving, flitting through the fourth set to level the match. The home favourite served for the match at 5-3 in the third set, but Murray pulled him back again. It is the third latest finish in the history of tennis at tour level and the longest match of Murray’s 18-year career.

Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis played deep into the night at the Australian Open for more than 5 1/2 hours in a second-round match until Murray emerged ...

In the fourth, Murray was the aggressor and never seemed sapped of energy, at one point waving his arms and even doing jumping jacks to fire up his supporters. But serving at 2-0, 40-all, he was cited by the chair umpire for taking too much time before a serve and let it get to him. When Murray delivered a second-serve ace at 2:59 a.m., more than 4 1/2 hours into the proceedings, he owned the fourth set and forced a fifth. After meeting Kokkinakis at the net for an embrace, Murray screamed. He strutted to the sideline, shaking his neon-colored racket. "I mean, look, it is obviously amazing to win the match," he continued with a chuckle, "but I also want to go to bed now. And how high was the quality of play? "I really appreciate people doing that and creating an atmosphere for us." "I don't know who it's beneficial for," Murray said. MELBOURNE, Australia -- The times on the clock shifted from p.m. There was tension. There was frustration in there.

Jamie Murray suggested tournament organisers need to look at ways to end the farce of sending players out on court for best of five set matches at 11pm at night ...

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) We can’t continue to have players compete into the wee hours of the morning. Of course not, yet tennis is the only sport that stands alone in pursuing this crazy scheduling. “We can’t continue to have players compete into the wee hours of the morning. [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/)

The 35-year-old Murray had just fought off a match point and completed his record 11th comeback from down two sets to prevail over Thanasi Kokkinakis, 4-6, 6-7( ...

He added: “I think now I ride the most matches coming from two sets to love down so I have done it before. They are 3-3 all-time, but Bautista Agut beat Murray in five sets in the first round of the 2019 Australian Open. “It was unbelievable that I managed to turn that round,” Murray, ranked No. And I don’t know how I managed to get through it. “It’s ridiculously late, you didn’t need to do that but it really helps me and Thanasi in a situation like that creating an amazing atmosphere for us so I appreciate that. The 35-year-old Murray had just fought off a match point and completed his record 11th comeback from down two sets to prevail over Thanasi Kokkinakis, 4-6, 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 6-3, 7-5 at 4.05 a.m.

In a match lasting a staggering five hours and 45 minutes, Andy Murray calls upon his fighting qualities to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis, after finding himself ...

With Kokkinakis serving, Murray had four break points for a 6-5 lead, which would give him the opportunity to serve for the match. He served for the match in the ninth game, only for Murray to break back ahead of winning the third-set tie-break. He then attracted a code violation and warning for tossing his racquet on the court at the end of the game, as Murray revved up the crowd, knowing he was back in the set. It was Murray who found himself under pressure and after going long with a backhand return on the first of three break points, he allowed Kokkinakis to serve for the second set at 5-4. He was not out of the woods, though, as Murray was to enjoy a fourth break point, but Kokkinakis saved once more and went on to hold serve. Kokkinakis appeared to have the victory wrapped up when he served for the match at 5-3 in the third set.

It took the Brit until 4.05am to defeat Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis. 6PR and Nine News Tennis Correspondent, Craig Gabriel, told Millsy and Karl on 6PR ...