Stefanos Tsitsipas staggered to see Andy Murray back just hours after epic match Murray was back at Melbourne Park on Friday trying to prepare for a third-round clash with Roberto Bautista Agut. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Murray match highlights how tennis can be an all-night sport Andy Murray was pleased with the result but not happy about the circumstances after finishing an Australian Open victory after 4 a.m. His marathon raised anew the issue that tennis has shown it is that rare sport where folks sometimes need to play all night The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Andy Murray hits out at Australian Open ‘farce’ after 4am finish against Thanasi Kokkinakis The three-time Grand Slam winner’s second-round epic in Melbourne lasted for nearly six hours Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023
Australian Open boss defends schedule after Andy Murray’s 4am finish Craig Tiley said there was ‘no need’ to alter the tournament schedule despite the third latest match in tennis history The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Australian Open 2023: Korda knocks out Medvedev as Zhu stuns Sakkari – as it happened Sebastian Korda dispatched the world No 8 in straight sets before Zhu Lin shocked the sixth seed Maria Sakkari The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023
Afternoon Update: Ardern endured ‘unprecedented’ level of abuse; Australian Open schedule slammed; and a ‘Toadzilla’ in Queensland Political figures say attacks on New Zealand leader may have contributed to her stepping down The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023
‘Not beneficial’: Andy Murray takes swing at Australian Open over early-morning finish Andy Murray says he would be "snapping" if he was the parent of a ballkid working until 4:05am, when his Thursday night game ended. The New Daily · Jan 20, 2023
No plans to change Australian Open scheduling despite backlash over ‘crazy’ 4am finish The Australian Open will not amend its scheduling despite coming in for criticism after an epic encounter between Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023
No plans to alter punishing Open schedule There are no plans to introduce a curfew or alter scheduling at the Australian Open despite an outcry over brutally late finishes at Melbourne Park. AAP · Jan 20, 2023
Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis Australian Open match finishes at 4am, as fans marvel but criticise scheduling As impressive as it is to watch two remarkable athletes slug it out until just before sunrise, fans are pointing out that it is not really fair on anyone to have Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis playing until 4am. ABC News · Jan 19, 2023
Andy Murray claims epic Australian Open win "ended in farce" due to competition rules Andy Murray delivered another incredible performance as he fought back from two sets down against Thanasi Kokkinakis in a five-hour clash that finished past 4am Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2023
Andy Murray calls for end to 'farce' after 4am Australian Open victory Murray battled back from two sets down to emerge victorious in the early hours of Friday morning. Irish Mirror · Jan 19, 2023
‘I have a big heart’: Murray delights in latest five-set victory in Melbourne The Scot defeated the home hope Kokkinakis 4-6, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 7-5 before describing his recovery from two sets down as ‘unbelievable’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2023
Morning Mail: Australian Open all hours, prison treaty fail, Alec Baldwin charged over shooting Thansi Kokkinakis loses epic six-hour, five-setter against Andy Murray ending at 4am; Australia faces ignominy over UN torture pact; and Alex Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter case The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Andy Murray’s record-setting 11 comebacks from two sets down to win The Scot’s victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis took him past Roger Federer, Boris Becker and Aaron Krickstein
ABC News · Jan 19, 2023 The Loop: Charges to be laid over Halyna Hutchins's death, Murray knocks Kokkinakis out of Australian Open at 4am, All Quiet on the Western Front leads BAFTA nods What Australia is searching for, what's coming up today and the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick look at this morning's stories.
The New Daily · Jan 19, 2023 Heartbreak for Kokkinakis, while Popyrin blitzes Fritz Oh, Thanasi Kokkinakis. How did you lose this? Just as an improbable three way Aussie assault on the men’s singles title seemed to be in full swing, along
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Andy Murray hits out at ‘farce’ of all-night matches after 4am epic at Australian Open Murray finally completed a thrilling five-set win over Thanasi Kokkinakis at 4.05am in Melbourne
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Andy Murray wants end to ‘farce’ of all-night matches after Australian Open epic The Scot finally completed a 4-6 6-7 (4) 7-6 (5) 6-3 7-5 victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis at 4.05am.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2023 Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray comes back from down 2 sets to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis and advance to third round A legendary performance from one of the all-time greats.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2023 When is Andy Murray’s next match? How to watch in the UK After Andy Murray's win over Thanasi Kokkinakis in an epic comeback at the Australian Open, here's how to watch his next game against Roberto…
Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2023 Andy Murray lauded as "superhuman" as plaudits pour in after Australian Open comeback Andy Murray launched an incredible comeback in the second round of the Australian Open to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in a match that lasted five hours and 45 minutes
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2023 Murray, Kokkinakis and the crowd turn up volume in nocturnal classic The Australian matched the former Wimbledon champion for tenacity, but not for experience and match management
The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2023 Andy Murray defies logic to play and win longest ever match at Australian Open After beating Matteo Berrettini in four hours, 49 minutes on Tuesday, everyone questioned whether he would be able to recover in time.
Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2023 Andy Murray makes joke about his manhood and wife Kim on live TV following Aus Open epic Scottish superstar Andy Murray was in an understandably buoyant mood following his comeback against Thanasi Kokkinakis, busting out an X-rated joke involving wife Kim after the win