Andy Murray has won his first match at ATP level in six months, stunning tennis fans with an incredible comeback in Rotterdam.
After missing last month’s Australian Open when he tested positive for coronavirus, Murray was forced to dig deep to win his first-round match at the World Tennis Tournament against Robin Haase 2-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-3
It marked the 33-year-old’s first victory at ATP tour-level since the US Open on September 1.
After a match that lasted two-and-a-half hours, the former World No.1 said he feels like he’s playing for his career every time he steps on the court.
“Every time I lose a match I’m getting told to retire, that I should stop playing, that I’m finished and got nothing left or whatever and it’s sad and all of these things,” said the Scotsman.
“I feel like I’m playing for my career just now, each time I step on court, which is a motivation in some ways.
“But it also adds a bit of extra stress. There’s a bit of extra doubt there and on top of that I’m playing with a metal hip, which is hard.
“Trust me, it’s not easy.”
Fans were delighted to see Murray in the winner’s circle again.
