Murray was in action on Tuesday for his first-round match against Matteo Berrettini. A thrilling win over five sets meant the Brit qualified for the next round. However, after suffering a bruise in the knee and getting fatigued after the first match, he will be forced to recover in no time as the player has to hit the court in a day for his second-round fixture.
Similarly, his brother Jamie Murray also experienced the counter-effects of improperly timed schedules as his doubles match on Wednesday was canceled at the last moment. In light of the issue, he took to Twitter to express his irriation at the organizers on the tight and late scheduling, calling it “unfair” on the players.
He also reflected on the troubling weather conditions Down Under as the player went on to advise the organizers to update the fixtures considering the players’ requirements and climate conditions.
Jamie Murray will pair up with Michael Venus for his first-round doubles fixture on Thursday to face Hunter Reese and Cristian Rodriguez.
Andy Murray opens up about once “questioning” himself on his ability to perform at the biggest stages after Australian Open win
Andy Murray revealed that the player had nightmares of self-doubt as he questioned his own ability to perform at the biggest of stages.
During his post-match press conference on Tuesday, Murray divulged the rough phase of his life when he had the negative thoughts engulfing him.
The Brit went on to convey that the unexpected win against Berrettini made him feel proud of himself, something that the player has not experienced for a long time.
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