Tie-breakpublished at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-6 (5-1) Bautista Agut
Superb from Andy Murray!
A well-timed move to the net, he stretches, volleys - and wins the point!
This is unbelievable.
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
Tie-breakpublished at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Tie-breakpublished at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-6 (4-1) Bautista Agut
Another rally dictated by Murray and Bautista Agut, steadying himself for the big cross-court winner, misses.
And now a backhand from the Spaniard drifts over the baseline! Murray extends his lead...
Postpublished at 11:23 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
David Law
BBC Radio 5 live tennis commentator at Melbourne ParkI don't think Bautista Agut's expression has changed for three and half hours despite the incredible atmosphere here and what's unfolding in front of him.
Tie-breakpublished at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-6 (2-1) Bautista Agut*
"No!" yells Murray as he shimmies forward and overworks his backhand.
And that's followed by a "come on!" as Bautista Agut's return of serve drifts long.
Tie-breakpublished at 11:21 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-6 (1-0) Bautista Agut
OH!
A terrific rally, and Murray comes out on top, a furious forehand bunted long by Bautista Agut.
Postpublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
David Law
BBC Radio 5 live tennis commentator at Melbourne ParkMurray doesn't care if he's carried out. He will scrap and fight for every ball.
Postpublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-6 Bautista Agut*
How's the nerves, folks?
Roberto Bautista Agut will serve first.
Murray forces tie-breakpublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-6 Bautista Agut*
Bautista Agut nets the backhand!
Tie-break time!
Postpublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 5-6 Bautista Agut
Fine, fine work from Murray, dictating the rally with his forehand before darting forward to volley a winner.
He's 30-0 up and then an unfortunate net cord hands him another point.
40-0...
Postpublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Melbourne ParkQuite aptly there are fireworks outside. Presumably from the MCG, which is hosting Big Bash cricket tonight. Those rockets put Murray off momentarily... can he put another one up Bautista Agut?
Postpublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 5-6 Bautista Agut
The fireworks at the MCG - the cricket ground down the road from Melbourne Park - are currently holding up Andy Murray's service game.
There's probably some irony there.
Postpublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 5-6 Bautista Agut
Can Andy Murray force a tie-break?
We're about to find out...
Postpublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Melbourne ParkWhat's most heartening, at least in my eyes, is seeing Murray still chuntering and cursing after every error. Classic Andy. And shows how much it means, how much he cares. As if we didn't already know.
Bautista Agut holdspublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 5-6 Bautista Agut
Andy Murray gets a bit too clever with a floaty drop shot and yells at himself as the ball gets battered by Roberto Bautista Agut.
Murray gets on the board as his opponent missed a forehand, but it's soon 40-15 to the Spaniard.
Wallop. Ace. Murray will serve, once again, to stay in the match.
Postpublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 5-5 Bautista Agut*
New balls, and Roberto Bautista Agut to serve with them.
Postpublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 5-5 Bautista Agut*
Judy Murray's poker face is excellent.
Jamie, on the other hand, looks like he'd quite like to hide behind his chair.
Image source, Getty ImagesMurray holds to stay in matchpublished at 11:11 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 5-5 Bautista Agut*
Andy Murray has just stayed in a rally that he had absolutely no right to, and won the point.
He was stumbling behind the baseline, unfurled the drop shot as a last ditch attempt - and Bautista Agut nets.
It's a love hold to Andy Murray.
Postpublished at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 4-5 Bautista Agut
Here we go then.
Andy Murray will serve to stay in this match.
Bautista Agut a game awaypublished at 11:07 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
*Murray 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 4-5 Bautista Agut
A full-stretch Roberto Bautista Agut somehow gets his racquet onto a passing shot from Andy Murray, and he dinks a winner over.
Oh, and the Spaniard produces a superb passing shot of his own to go 30-0 up! Murray looks more than a touch irked.
A love hold.
Image source, gettget involved Get Involved #bbctennispublished at 11:05 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2019
Vicki Spreadbury: Things I need to do:
Walk the dog
Do some work
Go shopping as there's no food in the house
Clean the house
What I'm actually doing: Watching Andy Murray prove why we've all been his fans.