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The Independent UK
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‘I have a big heart’: Andy Murray outlasts Thanasi Kokkinakis in longest match of his career

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Andy Murray was almost lost for words after outlasting Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open in the longest match of his career.

The 35-year-old, who had battled for nearly five hours to upset Matteo Berrettini on Tuesday in his best result since 2017, forced a deciding set after going two down and finally prevailed 4-6 6-7 (4) 7-6 (5) 6-3 7-5 at gone 4am in Melbourne.

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