Britain's Andy Murray begins what is likely to be his final Queen's appearance with a gritty win over Australia's Alexei Popyrin.
Britain's Andy Murray began what is likely to be his final Queen's appearance with a gritty win over Australia's Alexei Popyrin.
It has been a tough year for the Scot, who ruptured ankle ligaments in March and has struggled with a back injury in recent weeks. With the curtain coming down on his career, it was fitting Murray treated his adoring fans here to at least one more victory before waving goodbye for good. Therefore it was not surprising to see a packed crowd at Queen's - including wife Kim and mother Judy - willing him on as he battled against Popyrin.
But Murray wrestled back control in the decider, whipping up the crowd when he broke early before riding a wave of confidence to earn just his second win at Queen's since his title win in 2016.
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