Kim Clijsters, First Minister of Scotland and Others React to Andy Murray’s Spectacular Return at Wimbledon
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An Andy Murray special transpired at the Centre Court in Wimbledon as he took down the 24th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili. Although he lost the third set dramatically, Britain’s biggest hope regained and survived the first round 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.
Notably, it was the two-time Wimbledon champion’s first singles match at this event after four years. Also, Murray, who has never lost in the opening round of the Championships, kept the tradition going.
Unquestionably, the crowd inside the Centre Court and fans around the world were mesmerized by his performance. In fact, many of them took to Twitter to express their delight about Andy’s masterful return.
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❤️ this sport.
R1 ✅
💪😅#AMC pic.twitter.com/7GJoKCVkJ5
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) June 28, 2021
Kim Clijsters, mother Judy, and others tweet as Andy Murray kickstarts his Wimbledon Championships 2021 campaign
After securing one break each in the first two sets, Murray looked forward to a comfortable opening-round win. However, on match points in the third set, something clicked, and the Scot hit a sudden slump.
He lost seven games in a row before finding his rhythm back in the fourth.
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Amid the match, former British No.1 Greg Rusedski tweeted about Andy’s swift moment on the grass. He even enjoyed the slices and drop shots that kept Basilashvili uncomfortable throughout the encounter.
“Tactical master class from Andy Murray. Best I have seen him move in a long time. [It] Looks like his record of never losing in the opening rd Wimbledon will continue,” Rusedski tweeted.
Tactical master class from @andy_murray. Best I have seen him move in a long time . Looks like his record of never losing in the opening rd @Wimbledon will continue. 👏
— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) June 28, 2021
Besides Greg, former world No.1 Kim Clijsters and Andy’s ex-coach and mother Judy Murray also fancied the victory. While Kim tweeted, “How good is it to see Andy Murray win?”, Judy responded, “The best.”
The best x
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) June 28, 2021
Notably, the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, was also on the up and down ride of the match. She tweeted, “So brilliant to see Andy Murray back playing, and winning, on Centre Court, Wimbledon – and he’s still taking us on thrilling rollercoasters of emotion! Long may it continue! #ComeOnAndy.”
So brilliant to see Andy Murray back playing, and winning, on Centre Court @Wimbledon – and he’s still taking us on thrilling rollercoasters of emotion! Long may it continue! #ComeOnAndy
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) June 28, 2021
In the growing list, 1980 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Tracy Austin joined. Similar to most tennis fans, Andy revived the spirit of competition on the courts again.
She wrote, “Emotional finish to a fabulous 1st day Wimbledon. Andy Murray with a bit of a roller coaster ride but got the job done. Heart of a champion. Just loves competing!”
Emotional finish to a fabulous 1st day @Wimbledon @andy_murray with a bit of a roller coaster ride but got the job done. Heart of a champion. 💚💜Just loves competing! 👏👏
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) June 28, 2021
Furthermore, Matt Little, strength and conditioning coach to Murray and the Great Britain Davis Cup team, expressed his hype. “Ooookaaayyyy…. So that’s how it’s going to be then!! Amazing to be back watching Andy Murray on centre court!! Absolute privilege! BOOOOOOOOOOMMMM,” he tweeted.
Ooookaaayyyy…. So that’s how it’s going to be then!! 😆 🎢 Amazing to be back watching @andy_murray on centre court!! Absolute privilege! BOOOOOOOOOOMMMM🔥🔥🔥@Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/agLKU0rTXE
— Matt (@MattLittleSandC) June 28, 2021
Moreover, while Andy charmed tennis analyst Steve Weissman with his backhand lobs, the Scottish politician also enjoyed the roller coast match.
Andy Murray has the best BH lob in tennis history. Don’t @ me.
— Steve Weissman (@Steve_Weissman) June 28, 2021
He’s back, get in there @andy_murray! #Wimbledon #sco
— Neil Gray MSP (@neilgraysnp) June 28, 2021
Who will Murray face next in Wimbledon?
The three-time Grand Slam champion, Murray, will lock horns with either qualifier Oscar Otte or Arthur Rinderknech. Their match got suspended due to rain at 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(5), 9-9 in the decider set.
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Clearly, the more these two play would eventually benefit the Englishman. Let’s see how far the Murray magic runs in Wimbledon Championships 2021.
How happy are you to see Murray back on the court?
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