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Alexander Bublik, seeded 31, is up next for Murray on Sunday. The Scot defeated him in Rotterdam last month. Murray, now 34 and ranked 88 in the world, has also set himself a slightly more challenging target of 50 singles titles. Despite making the final of the Sydney Classic back in January, that total does feel ambitious, given that he has toiled to put together a consistent run of form without going the distance in all of his matches.
The two of them passed in the corridor as she followed him onto the main court at Indian Wells, where Murray had just notched his 700th win on the ATP Tour.
I feel like patience is a big thing. I was moving my feet so fast just to try and keep up. One time when I was just practicing, I managed to hit with him. 700 wins is something I can just dream of.' It kind of gives you the extra fuel. 'I definitely looked up to him today especially because I was following him,' said US Open champion Raducanu. ' I knew he came through some tricky moments.
Andy Murray outlasted qualifier Taro Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open for his 700th career victory.
"I was a little bit distracted by what was going on with the wind. Pliskova missed the first two months of the year with her arm in a cast from an offseason training injury. "But there's also times in the match where it was poor. Murray broke Daniel to tie the set 3-all. "There were points in the match where I did play pretty well," Murray said. Murray, who received a wild card into the desert tournament, twice came from behind in the nearly two-hour match.
Andy Murray gave an insight into his family life as he shared a trick his daughter plays on him after his Indian Wells win.
The world No 88 reached a milestone 700th career match win by coming from a set down to defeat Taro Daniel 1-6 6-2 6-4 at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. He continued: "I'm like, No, I'm daddy. "Now she's six.
Andy Murray claimed a milestone 700th career match win at Indian Wells on Friday after battling back to defeat Japan's Taro Daniel in their third meeting of ...
"I'm old now so with these 11am starts, it takes me a bit of time to get going. Available to download now on - iPhone & iPad and Android "It's a lot of wins obviously, and I'm very happy to get it here. However, the Scot struck back to level at 3-3. "But Taro played extremely well. Andy Murray comes from a set down and then a break down in the deciding set to defeat Taro Daniel in Indian Wells; it was a second win from three matches against the Japanese player this year to set up a second-round clash against Alexander Bublik on Saturday
Andy Murray celebrated 700 career wins yesterday after he beat Taro Daniels in the opening round at Indian Wells, but he also gave fans a glimpse into his ...
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It appeared Murray would have to wait to reach the milestone after Daniel came out sharp, attacking Murray's serve and cruising through the first set on a ...
I lost to him in Australia so I was expecting a tough match,” Murray said of Daniel, who beat the Briton in straight sets in Melbourne in January. Nerves appeared to get to Daniel in the final game as he committed three straight unforced errors to give Murray three match points, and the 34-year-old converted his third opportunity to seal the win. Andy Murray overcame a slow start and a third set service break to beat Taro Daniel 1-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round of Indian Wells on Friday and notch his 700th career win.
Emma Raducanu secures only her second win of an injury-dogged season by beating former world No 4 Caroline Garcia to reach round three at Indian Wells... while ...
'I am trying my hardest to do the things I need to do to compete against the best players. To me, that's shocking.' None have told me they're sorry for what their country is doing to mine. 'With everything that has been going on the last few years, it has not been easy to get there. Not loads of guys have been able to do that. I knew I had to make some adjustments in the third set,' said Raducanu, who now meets Croatia's Petra Martic.
Raducanu and Murray were both forced to dig deep to make winning starts to their tournaments in Indian Wells.
I am trying my hardest to do the things I need to do to compete against the best players. But that was the cue for a dramatic turnaround, as Murray suddenly decided that he needed to commit to his shots more courageously. But I was giving him that opportunity by leaving the ball a bit short. The support - as soon as I came out and I was warming up and hitting volleys I heard the support after my name and I was really grateful.” I had a chance to go 2-0 up in the second set, but as soon as I let up, my racket speed dropped and my ball speed dropped. “I knew I had to make some adjustments in the third set.
Andy Murray fought back from a set down to defeat Taro Daniel and earn his 700th ATP Tour victory at Indian Wells on Friday, while compatriot Emma Raducanu ...
“He’s a very unorthodox player. He’s unbelievably talented, got great hand skills and plays different to a lot of guys on the tour these days. “But Taro played extremely well.
Andy Murray recorded his 700th career tour-level win at the 2022 BNP Paribas Open on Friday.
No. 700 - d. No. 100 - d. No. 1 - d. But thanks in part to the recommendation of Bob Bryan, Murray underwent a second hip surgery in January 2019, leaving him with a resurfaced metal hip. At the start of 2019, few would have thought the 700-wins mark was in play — perhaps Murray least of all. Murray underwent his first hip surgery in January 2018 and played just six events on the season. He also needed 149 matches to go from win No. 1 to win No. 100. But he was plagued by a lingering hip injury that London fortnight and would not take the court again until mid-2018. The Briton first got there in November 2016 following a title at the Rolex Paris Masters. "However, as I've got older, you're coming towards the end of your career, there's certain milestones that would be something nice to achieve. "This was a target I sort of set myself at the back end of last year," Murray said in his post-match interview. With Friday's 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 result over Taro Daniel in Indian Wells, Andy Murray hit a new milestone with 700 ATP Tour victories.
Updates as they happened from Indian Wells - often referred to as the 'fifth Grand Slam' - with Britain's Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu both in action.
Murray attempts a drop shot defending the first but Daniel reads it and his cross-court pick-up is too good as he breaks to love. Murray engages the Japanese world number 106 in a couple of baseline rallies but it’s the Scot who can’t quite find his range. Daniel lashes a forehand return winner to once again break to love. It’s the insurance break and he will now serve for the set. Murray looks frustrated as a delightful lob lands just long to give Daniel something to bite on at 40-30. Daniel just hasn’t been able to maintain the high level form the first and Murray has really settled into the fight. Frustration for Murray as he fails to crank up the heat with a couple of loose errors. Daniel saves one break point to make deuce with another gorgeous drop shot after the rally of the match. Daniel will now serve to stay in the match. It’s the double break and Raducanu will serve for the set. Garcia chucks in back to back double faults and gives herself a mountain to climb. Raducanu drags the momentum her way with a very timely break.
Andy Murray feels he has more to achieve in tennis after reaching the milestone of 700 career wins with victory over Taro Daniel at the BNP Paribas Open.
“Originally Novak was the seed, Grigor [Dimitrov] is a top player,” Murray said. But this is a good one.” There are not many guys who have managed to do that.
TENNIS. Andy Murray outlasted qualifier Taro Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, on Friday for his ...
Pliskova missed the first two months of the season with her arm in a cast from an offseason training injury. Voters will be asked to no longer consider a player’s career accomplishments. He has three goals in eight international appearances. He overcame a 1-3 deficit in the third set. Dike made his debut for the U.S. national team last year. The 21-year-old from Edmund, Oklahoma, joined second-tier West Brom on Jan. 1.
US Open Champion Emma Raducanu has picked Andy Murray as her dream coach during a media day ahead of the Indian Wells Masters.
- ATP Tour - ATP Tour I feel like I’ve been kind of put in a scenario that’s not really been done before and I’m just figuring it out as I go along.”
Emma Raducanu revealed she would like fellow British tennis star Andy Murray to be her coach one day.
Raducanu became the first ever qualifier, male or female, to earn a Grand Slam title. “Also Andy because he’s really good at breaking down the game,” she said. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, has backed Raducanu since she stormed to victory at the US Open in September.
Murray comes from a set down to beat Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round.
It kind of gives you the extra fuel." I knew I had to make some adjustments in the third set." "She plays extremely powerful and fast," Raducanu said.
Andy Murray recorded his 700th win on the men's tour in typical gruelling fashion with a 1-6 6-2 6-4 triumph over Taro Daniel at the BNP Paribas Open.
Daniel struck first, only for Murray to dig deep and draw level at 3-3 as the match approached the true business end of proceedings. There are three other British men in the main draw, with Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie both seeded. This was the third meeting between qualifier Daniel, ranked 106, and Murray since the turn of the year.
Indian Wells 2022 - Andy Murray hits back to beat Australian Open conqueror Taro Daniel and claim the 700th Tour level win of his career.
The three-time Grand Slam champion couldn’t convert and was left to rue a missed second serve return as Daniel escaped to hold from deuce. Murray then saved what proved to be a crucial break point at 4-4 with a bold second serve and somehow dug out the hold to heap the pressure on his opponent. Daniel led the way until Game 6 when he choked on a serve and allowed Murray to up the ante and level matters on the second of two break points.
EMMA RADUCANU defeated Caroline Garcia to win her first-ever match at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday.
I think I’ve won three now, so I have a long way to go." I was moving my feet so fast just to try and keep up. I know one time when I was just practicing, I managed to hit with him. I was thinking the same when I dropped the second set. I think it was great to follow him in the order of play today.” I think that’s a real great skill to have."
ANDY MURRAY has raised a minimum of £23000 for war-torn Ukrainian kids after a gutsy comeback display – his 700th career win.The Scot, 34, will ha.
The special item was attached to the laces of one of his trainers for safekeeping during the three-set win. Murray showed glimpses of his warrior spirit by taking the second set and then he took the third despite being a break down. The Scot, 34, will hand over his prize money for the rest of the year to UNICEF to provide medical equipment and supplies for children affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Emma Raducanu played some of her best tennis since the US Open to defeat Caroline Garcia at Indian Wells, while Andy Murray recorded his 700th ATP tour win.
The victory marks Raducanu’s first WTA 1000 win and she has scuppered a run of five losses in six matches. She immediately made the most of her high billing, breaking Garcia’s serve in the opening game. A reflection of the hype that still surrounds Raducanu came even before she played a single point.
Andy Murray claimed a milestone 700th career match win at Indian Wells on Friday after battling back to defeat Japan's Taro Daniel in their third meeting of ...
"I'm old now so with these 11am starts, it takes me a bit of time to get going. Available to download now on - iPhone & iPad and Android "It's a lot of wins obviously, and I'm very happy to get it here. However, the Scot struck back to level at 3-3. "But Taro played extremely well. Andy Murray comes from a set down and then a break down in the deciding set to defeat Taro Daniel in Indian Wells; it was a second win from three matches against the Japanese player this year to set up a second-round clash against Alexander Bublik on Saturday
ANDY MURRAY faced Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in his opening match at the Indian Wells Masters on Friday.
And then he got the break that he needed, taking advantage of some wayward serving from Daniel to level the scores, before holding his own to spark another huge cheer from the American crowd as he moved into the lead. There was a wobble as Daniel held his serve on that occasion to avoid being on the wrong end of a bagel set, and broke back to put a bit of pressure back onto the Briton. And from there the result of that first set was never in doubt, as Daniel used his power to dominate much of the play and take control of the match with a 6-1 victory.
Andy Murray will be aiming to earn his 700th tour-level win on day two of the BNP Paribas Open, with Brandon Nakashima and Holger Rune both in action in ...
WTA - [WC] D. Yastremska (UKR) / I. Yastremska (UKR) vs I. Begu (ROU) / M. Niculescu (ROU) The men’s doubles draw also commences on Friday, with many big stars in action. Humbert will be aiming to snap a five-match losing streak, with his only victory of the year coming against World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev at ATP Cup. Sixth-seeded Italian Matteo Berrettini awaits the winner. “It’s always special to see what I’ve accomplished,” Shang told ATPTour.com. “But for me, it’s more important to move forward. Fellow #NextGenATP star Holger Rune also features in an action packed second day after coming through qualifying. #NextGenATP American Brandon Nakashima is making his second appearance in Indian Wells and will open against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on Stadium 1. View Doubles Draw View Singles Draw “Getting back to playing better tennis is the aim,” Murray told ATP Media this week. The 46-time tour-level titlist reunited with former coach and World No. 1 Ivan Lendl this week ahead of his 14th appearance at the ATP Masters 1000 event. We have had excellent results together in the past.” The 34-year-old, who won his first tour-level match against Santiago Ventura at The Queen’s Club in 2005, is facing Daniel for the third time this season.
The Scot won 1-6 6-2 6-4 at Indian Wells.
As Daniel’s level waned at the start of the second set, Murray took full advantage to surge into a 5-0 lead and, although he was broken again before he belatedly wrapped it up to level, his display of emotion at the end spoke volumes. He’s started the year very well.” “But Taro played extremely well.
Andy Murray feels he has more to achieve in tennis after reaching the milestone of 700 career wins with victory over Taro Daniel at the BNP Paribas Open.
“Originally Novak was the seed, Grigor [Dimitrov] is a top player,” Murray said. But this is a good one.” There are not many guys who have managed to do that.
Indian Wells 2022 - Andy Murray hits back to beat Australian Open conqueror Taro Daniel and claim the 700th Tour level win of his career.
The three-time Grand Slam champion couldn’t convert and was left to rue a missed second serve return as Daniel escaped to hold from deuce. Murray then saved what proved to be a crucial break point at 4-4 with a bold second serve and somehow dug out the hold to heap the pressure on his opponent. Daniel led the way until Game 6 when he choked on a serve and allowed Murray to up the ante and level matters on the second of two break points.
Andy Murray claimed a milestone 700th career match win at Indian Wells on Friday after battling back to defeat Japan's Taro Daniel in their third meeting of ...
"I'm old now so with these 11am starts, it takes me a bit of time to get going. Available to download now on - iPhone & iPad and Android "It's a lot of wins obviously, and I'm very happy to get it here. However, the Scot struck back to level at 3-3. "But Taro played extremely well. Andy Murray comes from a set down and then a break down in the deciding set to defeat Taro Daniel in Indian Wells; it was a second win from three matches against the Japanese player this year to set up a second-round clash against Alexander Bublik on Saturday