As he tested positive for COVID-19, Andy Murray wasn’t allowed to compete at the Australian Open. However, after finishing his quarantine, the British star decided to play a Challenger event in Biella, Italy.

Andy reached the finals of the tournament very easily and there, he played against Ukrainian Illya Marchenko. Unfortunately, he lost the match 6-2, 6-4. Here’s how it happened.

Andy Murray vs Illya Marchenko

Andy was serving to begin the first set and it wasn’t the best start for him as he was immediately broken. In order to have a chance at coming back in the set, the British star had to hold his service games. However, he wasn’t able to do that as he was broken once again at 3-1. Marchenko made use of this advantage and sealed the set 6-2.

Moving onto the second set, the pressure was all on Murray and he didn’t handle it well. Again, in the very first game, he was broken by Marchenko who was playing some very good tennis.

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At this point, It was looking very difficult for Murray to win the match as Illya refused to give him an opportunity to break back. He went on to seal the title 6-2, 6-4 in what was one of his biggest victories.

It was certainly a disappointing loss for Murray who has been struggling to play his best tennis since he returned to the Tour after a hip injury. He has experienced a series of poor results and many are now wondering whether he will return to the top.

It is certainly going to be tough for the British star especially since he is going to be 34 this year. However, it is not impossible for him to do so. Hopefully, we will see him play a lot better when he begins another Challenger event the day after tomorrow.