Andy Murray Beats James Duckworth in the First Round of Wimbledon

It’s been fun so far at the Wimbledon 2022 that started on June 20, with players pulling out their rackets and scoring spectacular points. In the first-round game on Monday, Andy Murray took on James Duckworth. The two-time Wimbledon champion pulled a sensational comeback to progress to the second round. He is already a formidable player in this year’s edition of the tournament. Can he make it all the way to the final?e

Read on as we take you through how the action-packed game unfolded and what is next for the British tennis player.

A Fantastic First Round

The first set of the game between Murray and Duckworth was rather shocking for some. Duckworth won the set 4-6, and it all seemed like a story of an underdog on his way to pulling a great win. However, in the next three sets, things took a drastic turn, with Murray winning 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

This is Murray’s first time playing after suffering an abdominal injury at the Stuttgart Open earlier this month. The game lasted two hours and 43 minutes at the Center Court, with both players making some incredible serves. Since Murray has played the Wimbledon, he has never lost before the third round. The British tennis player has won three Grand Slam titles and reached eleven major finals. You can bet on the Wimbledon 2022 at bookies listed on onlinebetting360.in.

Second Round Game Against John Isner

Murray defeating Duckworth means he has progressed to the second round of the competition, where he will face John Isner. Isner played the French qualifier Enzo Couacaud and needed all five sets to win the game 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7. The American is undoubtedly the underdog in the second-round encounter and has never beaten Murray in the past (0-8 head-to-head statistics).

When Murray was interviewed after the first-round game against Duckworth, he mentioned that he was happy to be back with a full crowd and looking forward to the next round. Before the first-round match, there were fears that the British star’s injury at the Stuttgart Open may affect his performance. However, Murray did not show any physical discomfort during the match, and when asked about his physical condition, he said he felt fine.

According to him, he went for an ultrasound scan on Saturday after practice to know the status of the injury, and the result was positive. He claimed the injury had healed and felt the peace of mind that he could play at full strength. However, like recovering from any injury, Murray still needs to take precautions and do some rehab to protect it and avoid ripping the injury open again.

Duckworth Early Elimination

Although Duckworth getting eliminated in the first round is not a total surprise, the Australian tennis player enjoyed a better run last year at the Wimbledon. He reached the third round of the competition before being eliminated by the Italian player, Lorenzo Sonego. Despite being defeated by Murray in the first round, Duckworth seemed to play well and will be looking to compete better at Wimbledon 2023.

Incredible Comeback

Murray is no doubt one of the best tennis players in the world. When Duckworth won the first set of the game, the British tennis player had to dig deep for a comeback. Some loose shots from Duckworth in the second set gave Murray an advantage he used to win the set. By the third set, he raised his game, earning an early break after an excellent drop shot.

As the lights faded and Duckworth started making errors, he asked for the Centre Court roof to be closed, and it was after he lost the third set. The last set of the match was tightly contested by both players up until the ninth game when Murray could get past the Australian player who committed a double fault.

Can Murray win Wimbledon?

With the incredible show he put on in his first-round game, many wonder if Murray has what it takes to win the Wimbledon this year. Considering that the British tennis star has already won the tournament twice in the past, he is undoubtedly a force to reckon with.

However, the last time Murray won the Men’s Singles of the tournament was in 2016. And with players like Djokovic in the competition, Murray winning the Wimbledon will not be a walk in the park. Yet still, should he pull out some incredible performance like he was known for, he may just be able to give all the players at the Men’s Single Wimbledon a run for their money.

Conclusion

Murray beats Duckworth in the first round of the Wimbledon tournament to advance to the second round. It was an enthralling game that saw the two-time champion pull a comeback despite just healing from an injury he picked up at the Stuttgart Open. His advancement to the second round means that he will now play Isner, who he has an 8-0 head-to-head against.

Despite the excellent performance of the British tennis player in the tournament’s first round, it won’t be an easy task for him to win the much-coveted trophy. However, considering his history and quality, we expect him to compete well. Murray was eliminated in the third round at last year’s Wimbledon, and we’ll be looking to see if he can get past that stage this year.

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