That’ll do from me tonight. Some great games under my watch. Elena Rybakina held off a spirited Alize Cornet to set up a showdown with Britain’s Katie Boulter. Earlier, Britain’s wildcard Liam Broady shocked the world No 4 Casper Rudd to progress.
But all focus on the slugfest that is Andy Murray v Stefanos Tsitsipas. They’re separated by 11 years in terms of their age but there was little between them on the court. The 24-year-old Greek won the first set after a tiebreaker before the 36-year-old Scot claimed a tiebreaker of his own.
Then he broke Tsitsipas to kick off the third set and kept his nose in front throughout. Just after edging ahead 2-1, the match officials called time on the game.
They’ll be back tomorrow. The exact time and location remains TBC so keep an eye on that. Will Tsitsipas shake off the gloom that seemed to settle over his shoulders? Will Muzza’s ageing muscles be stiff in the morning? We shall see.
I’m on again tomorrow so I’ll catch you then.
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“What’s the point of the bloody lights if they stop an epic like this?” asks Gregory Phillips.
Good question. It did feel like they pulled the plug on the jukebox and called last round far too early. Tsitsipas looked very keen to get off the court though. So at least someone’s happy with the pause.
