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Follow live updates from the Australian Open as Andy Murray takes on home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round in Melbourne. Murray is looking to build on his sensational opening victory over Matteo Berrettini after the 35-year-old rolled back the years to claim a stunning five-set win against the 13th seed, his best result at a grand slam in half a decade.
Murray now faces the 26-year-old Australian Kokkinakis in what should be a lively encounter at the Margaret Court Arena. A former top-10 junior player, Kokkinakis’ promising career was disrupted by injury and he currently finds himself outside of the top 100, but he will have the backing of the home crowd as he looks to reach the third round of the Australian Open for the first time.
Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, battled through against French qualifier Enzo Couacaud in the headline match on Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic suffered a hamstring injury and went off the court for treatment during the second set, while a heckler that the Serb described as “drunk out of his mind” also clearly affected him. But he ultimately prevailed 6-1 6-7 6-2 6-0 to record a 23rd straight win at the Australian Open.
Earlier, American Jenson Brooksby upset second seed Casper Ruud 6-3 7-5 6-7(4) 6-2 to claim the biggest win of his career and reach the third round. Brooksby squandered three match points in the third set but regained his composure to send Ruud packing in just under four hours on Rod Laver Arena. Dan Evans is also through after an ill-tempered win over Jeremy Chardy.
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Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 7-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis – Murray wins!
He only needs one! Andy Murray has done it! He fought back from two sets and a break down to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis!
What a match, what a man, what a legend Andy Murray is.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 17:07
Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis
A wide serve and forehand return is enough for Murray as Kokkinakis slices one out of play. Murray now has two match points.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 17:06
Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis
Murray attempts to roll a forehand down the line but smokes the shot into the net to bring the game level at 15-15.
His next serve goes out wide and Kokkinakis miscues the return. 30-15.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 17:04
Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis
Andy Murray faced a service game in the third set to remain in the match. Thanasi Kokkinakis could have won this match hours ago and now the Australian has to defend for his life.
Both men drive up to the net but it’s Murray who wins the rally as Kokkinakis’ volley finds the net. 15-0.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 17:03
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis* – Murray breaks!
YES HE CAN! Andy Murray with a blistering inside out forehand that bounces away from Kokkinakis and gives him the game.
Andy Murray now has the chance to serve for the match.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 17:01
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 5-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis*
A third break point comes and goes for Andy Murray but he drives up to the net and volleys a backhand slice over to set up another advantage.
Murray’s missed seven break points in the last to Kokkinakis service games. Can he win this one?
Michael Jones19 January 2023 17:00
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 5-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis*
Kokkinakis’ serve out wide is too good for Murray and he doesn’t get the return back. There’s one more chance for him to break though.
It’s no chance at all. Kokkinakis fizzes an ace down the T line to bring the game to deuce.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 16:58
Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 5-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis*
Is this the game for Andy Murray?
He whips his forehand over to the left side of court to move 15-30 in front. Kokkinakis then faults from his first serve allowing Murray to drill a backhand across court that Kokkinakis sends out of play. ‘
Two break points for Murray.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 16:57
Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 5-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis
From deuce Murray wins the next two points with Kokkinakis lobbing the ball over the back of court. They draw level once more in the fifth set.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 16:54
Australian Open 2023: *Andy Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 4-5 Thanasi Kokkinakis
Ecstasy then agony. Kokkinakis gets in front before smoking a return of serve inches wide with a forehand across court. 30-30.
What a match. Murray looks to take control before Kokkinakis responds with some incredible hitting that forces Murray side-to-side.
Michael Jones19 January 2023 16:52
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