Summary

  • Britain's Andy Murray loses five-set epic to Roberto Bautista Agut at Australian Open

  • Spaniard Bautista Agut wins 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-7 (4-7) 6-2

  • Epic first-round match could be Murray's last because of hip injury

  • But he tells fans 'Maybe I'll see you again. I'll do everything possible to try'

  • Kyle Edmund loses 6-3 6-0 7-5 to Tomas Berdych, Dan Evans wins but Cameron Norrie goes out

  • Katie Boulter makes second round but Harriet Dart and Heather Watson are out

  • Federer, Nadal, Wozniacki and Kerber all win on day one

  1. Postpublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    Murray takes a few deep breaths after watching the video from the players, while the Melbourne Arena crowd give him another standing ovation.

    Murray fansImage source, Getty Images
  2. 'Maybe I'll see you again'published at 12:14 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    More from Andy Murray: "Maybe I'll see you again. I'll do everything possible to try.

    "If I want to go again, I'll need to have a big operation, which there's no guarantee I'll be able to come back from anyway, but I'll give it my best shot."

  3. Postpublished at 12:14 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    They're now showing Murray a montage on the big screen of his peers congratulating him on his career.

    Lots of WTA players thanking him for the way he has stood up for women's tennis over the years, which is very touching to see.

  4. 'If this was my last match then an amazing way to end'published at 12:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    Andy Murray, speaking on court: "I've loved playing here over the years. It's an amazing place to play tennis. If this was my last match then an amazing way to end. I gave everything I had. It wasn't enough tonight.

    "Thanks again. Thanks to everyone for all of the support - my team, my family, and everyone who has contributed to my career."

    Andy MurrayImage source, Reuters
  5. Postpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    Andy Murray has stayed on court to speak to the crowd.

  6. Postpublished at 12:10 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Park

    Wow. Andy Murray defies logic again. He defies expectation again. If this is it then what a way to go...

    He slings his racquet into his chair, He slumps in his seat. He couldn't fight any more.

  7. Postpublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    In his winner's speech, Roberto Bautista Agut thanks Andy Murray for all he's done for tennis.

    "He deserved an atmosphere like this," he says.

    Up next for the Spaniard is Australia's John Millman.

  8. Postpublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    Andy Murray struggles to put his socks on without any pain.

    He's gone through surgery, rehabilitation, a drop in the rankings and still he went on to the bitter end.

    It's been a match that sums up all of Murray's career. What a gem.

  9. Postpublished at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    Andy Murray drops into his chair, looking absolutely exhausted.

    He stands up to acknowledge the crowd, who are all on their feet, as mum Judy wipes away a few tears.

  10. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Bautista Agutpublished at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 Bautista Agut

    Roberto Bautista Agut celebrates, then instantly climbs over the net to hug Andy Murray.

    What a match.

  11. Match points to Bautista Agutpublished at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-5 Bautista Agut*

    Murray gets the luck of the net a few times, but in the end, Bautista Agut is there to put away the smash.

    Three match points, after an utterly epic four hours.

  12. Postpublished at 12:04 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-5 Bautista Agut*

    Andy Murray looks like he might hit his hip in frustration, then thinks better of it.

    His first two service returns find the net. 30-0 to Bautista Agut.

  13. Bautista Agut serving for matchpublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-5 Bautista Agut*

    Here we go.

    Bautista AgutImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    David Law
    BBC Radio 5 live tennis commentator at Melbourne Park

    If this is the end, what a way to go for Andy Murray.

  15. Postpublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-5 Bautista Agut*

    If that was Andy Murray's last service game in a Grand Slam, then it's not a bad one to go out on.

    Ace. Winner. Ace. Saving match point.

  16. Murray holdspublished at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 2-5 Bautista Agut*

    And that'll be an ace from Andy Murray.

    He clenches his fist and looks up to the sky as the Melbourne Arena erupts again.

    Roberto Bautista Agut will have to serve this one out.

    Andy MurrayImage source, gett
  17. Postpublished at 12:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    *Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 1-5 Bautista Agut

    Now then.

    An on the strech Bautista Agut nets a forehand, and it's advantage Murray...

  18. Murray saves first match pointpublished at 12:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    *Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 1-5 Bautista Agut

    And still, Andy Murray keeps going!

    There's a huge smile on Judy's face as he hangs in a rally, before somehow finding the energy to move forward and volley a winner.

    Deuce.

  19. Postpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    *Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 1-5 Bautista Agut

    Murray puffs out his cheeks. Another ovation from the crowd.

  20. Postpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Park

    That standing ovation was almost like an encore at a concert. The crowd begging Murray for more. One last song.

    Murray looked emotional on the baseline. Is that it?