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Aug 30, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Andy Murray of Great Britain after a 5th set miss to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece on day one of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 30, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Andy Murray of Great Britain after a 5th set miss to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece on day one of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Andy Murray made his long-awaited comeback to clay at the Monte Carlo Masters after sitting out the majority of the 2022 clay court season. However, his comeback wasn’t what he would have hoped for, as he crashed out in the first round. The Australian star Alex de Minaur made short work of the three-time Grand Slam winner.
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In the aftermath of Murray’s quick exit from the tournament, tennis fans were talking more about Murray’s on-court antics instead of de Minaur’s excellent performance. Some of them even took to Twitter and expressed dismay at something Murray did during the second set.
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Why are fans upset with Andy Murray and what did they say?
Murray was second-best throughout the contest, and de Minaur had raced to a dominant 6-1 first set win. However, soon after the second set got underway, Murray stopped playing entirely in the middle of a rally after his hat fell off his head.

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Tennis – ATP 500 – Queen’s Club Championships – Queen’s Club, London, Britain – June 17, 2021 Britain’s Andy Murray reacts during his quarter-final match against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Twitter user @MeVsSpread got the banter going by saying, “Andy Murray complaining about how his hat falling off should stop a point. Not sure about that one chief. Trying anything possible to get back into the match lol”.
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Andy Murray complaining about how his hat falling off should stop a point. Not sure about that one chief. Trying anything possible to get back into the match lol pic.twitter.com/rAQgeLqs6l
— Midnight Tennis 💫 (@MeVsSpread) April 10, 2023
Another user, @AlrightVic, wrote, “Trash behavior, as per!!!!”
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Trash behavior, as per!!!! https://t.co/aVOvLesE0P
— Vic (@AlrightVic) April 11, 2023
@chuks_tristan also had a go at Murray.
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And he tried to give grief to Tsitsipas over bathroom breaks 🤡 https://t.co/c2HQRVs3ef
— He Who Remains 🌍 (@chuks_tristan) April 11, 2023
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The most stinging comment probably came from @reggaetonced, who wrote, “His on court behavior has always been suspect at best. Always been kind of a sore loser.”
His on court behavior has always been suspect at best. Always been kind of a sore loser https://t.co/DKUZDdXifG
— Cedric (@reggaetonced) April 10, 2023
@stevvvithsign also poked fun at Murray’s actions.
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Big 4? More like Big Baby 👶🤣🤣 https://t.co/fz25GZAfnz
— Rudra (@stefvvithsign) April 10, 2023
@frenchopen2004 kept the onslaught going by saying, “he truly is my number 1 nemesis”.
he truly is my number 1 nemesis https://t.co/jwpFuMse3T
— chule is a World Cup winner (@frenchopen2004) April 10, 2023
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User @slay_suwei had a humorous take on Murray’s actions.
Sure if you're struggling in a point just knock your hat off and stop it 😂 wise up https://t.co/smEyS9TWTP
— Raduconnor 🇸🇪🇫🇴🇲🇩 (@slay_suwei) April 10, 2023
Last but not least, @Declanrooney88 had his pop at Murray by writing, “Swr murray has done this loads of time before, what a melt”.
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Swr murray has done this loads of time before , what a melt https://t.co/IA9JLeENpT
— Declan (@Declanrooney88) April 10, 2023
Murray’s career is in a downward spiral
2016 must seem like a distant memory for Andy Murray. At the time, the Briton was playing at the highest level, and was comfortably sitting at the top of the ATP rankings. However, eventually, his performances dipped owing to fitness issues and injuries, and right now, he is at No. 57.
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Despite showing his iconic never-say-die attitude on occasions during the hard-court swing earlier this year, Murray is 35 years old now, and playing tennis isn’t getting any easier for him, especially on clay. Do you think the Brit will overcome this difficult phase and win another major title?
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