Andy Murray won his first-round match against Australia’s Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday after initial problems. After trailing 3-0 in the first set, the British tennis pro improved against his opponent, who had been injured in the meantime. The 35-year-old Murray is taking part in the turf event at the Weissenhof for the first time, which is endowed with 769,645 euros. It is used to prepare for the Grand Slam tournament in Wimbledon, which begins on June 27th and which the Scot has already won twice.
Murray now meets the Kazakh Bublik
Murray, who almost ended his career due to serious hip problems, is only 68th in the world rankings. In Stuttgart, he is one of the most popular players in the field alongside the top seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. In the round of 16, Murray meets Kazakh Alexander Bublik.
Kyrgios serves from below through his own legs
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios, who is known for spectacle, provided great entertainment with his first-round victory. The Australian prevailed 7: 6 (7: 3), 6: 3 against the Czech Jiri Lehecka. During the game, Kyrgios scolded himself again and again, he served the last serve from below through his own legs.
Baggage from Kyrgios arrived late
After the game, the world number 78 reported that parts of his luggage had arrived in Stuttgart with a long delay. It was only this Tuesday that he was able to play with grass shoes for the first time. In Monday’s doubles, which he won alongside Bublik, he wore clay court shoes.
Source: SWR