Britain’s Andy Murray returns the ball to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz (not in picture) during the men’s singles match at the Erste Bank Open Tennis tournament in Vienna on Oct. 25, 2021. AFP PHOTO
VIENNA: Former world No. 1 Andy Murray knocked out fifth seed Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 in the opening round in Vienna on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).
Murray had lost twice to Wimbledon semifinalist Hurkacz this year but broke his losing run against the Pole despite squandering a match point in the second set tie-break.