The three-time Grand Slam winner rallied to beat 2022 Australian Open doubles champion Kokkinakis in a five-set thriller, overturning a two-set deficit. In what was the longest match of his career, Murray showed his opponent the exit door in just under six hours. After a marathon match of five hours and 45 minutes, the score read 4-6, 6-7, (4) 7-6 (5) 6-3, 7-5 in favor of the Brit.
Serving for the match in the fifth set, Murray hit a double-handed backhand to seal his victory, following which the Glasgow-born player shook hands with the Australian and the chair umpire before drowning himself in his much-deserved celebrations. The two-time Wimbledon winner erupted in joy as he let out all his pent-up emotions with thunderous roar of pure delight to celebrate his intense win.
The official Twitter profile of the Australian Open posted a video of the same:
Andy Murray reflects on his incredible 2R win, reveals there was “frustration” and “tension”
In his post-match press conference, Andy Murray, tired as he was, reflected on his marathon win over the Australian. Revealing how there was a mix of emotions from frustration to excitement, the Brit was glad to secure the win at the end of the day. He further revealed details of his immediate plans for the rest of the day, stating that he just wanted to sleep.
The 35-year-old played Matteo Berrettini in the first round of the Melbourne Major. In under five hours, the veteran stunned the Italian by beating him, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7(7), 7-6(6).
Andy Murray further commented on the match and reflected on the conditions, saying that due to the cold weather, the rallies are getting longer. He also said that he felt better than he did during his first-round win over the Italian.
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