Summary

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  • Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Andy Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 6-3 3-6 6-4 on Arthur Ashe in first round

  • British number one Dan Evans beats Brazil's Thiago Monteiro 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 6-1

  • Britain's Heather Watson and Harriet Dart make first-round exits

  • British number one Johanna Konta pulls out of tournament hours before her scheduled first-round match

  • Later: Cameron Norrie v Spain's Carlos Alcaraz

  1. Postpublished at 22:44 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    *Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 5-3 Tsitsipas

    Good aggression from Murray, who volleys for the first point on his serve.

    Three more to go, but a bullet backhand by Tsitsipas puts the Briton on the back foot and he can't recover. 15-15.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:43 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    #bbctennis

    Francesca Gunn: I’m actively not watching the Murray match every time I turn it on to check the score Andy starts losing points. I’m helping him win guys.

  3. 'Still so long to go'published at 22:42 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I think Tsitsipas is waiting for Andy's level to dip and for the energy to drop.

    I still expect it to happen at some point. I think it's going to be really tough for Andy to keep this level through the whole match.

    There is still so long to go.

  4. Postpublished at 22:42 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    *Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 5-3 Tsitsipas

    A couple of forehand winners keep Murray alive and kicking in the game, but Tsitsipas gets over the line at 40-30.

    Time for Murray to serve for the third set.

  5. Postpublished at 22:41 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 5-2 Tsitsipas*

    This is special from Murray. Considering where he has come from, to find himself in this position against the world number three at a major is a magnificent effort.

    There's a long way to go yet though. Tsitsipas eases into his serve and a confident forehand makes it 40-0.

  6. Postpublished at 22:37 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Murray seems to be uplifted by his own form. His own ability to do what he wants to do on the tennis court in goodness knows how long.

  7. 'Vintage Andy Murray'published at 22:37 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Andy could not be playing any better. It is vintage Andy Murray.

    We haven't seen this in so long and how good it is to watch.

  8. Postpublished at 22:37 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 5-2 Tsitsipas*

    A forehand winner and an ace help Murray on his way to a 40-15 lead as he edged towards the third set.

    That will do nicely! Murray draws Tsitsipas into the net before placing a backhand volley beyond the Greek for 5-2.

  9. 'Murray is still in control'published at 22:34 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Andy has not won at this level in such a long time. You expected that he wouldn't have the energy to keep going here.

    He is absolutely still in control of the match. He looks a bit more tired than Tsitsipas but I think he just shows it a bit more.

  10. Postpublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    This has been special so far. Has it got a special ending for Andy Murray?

    I am amazed that Murray has kept it up this long. His level has not dipped at all.

  11. Postpublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    *Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 4-2 Tsitsipas

    Stefanos Tsitsipas remains just the one break`behind, of course, but this scoreboard looks very good for Murray.

    We knew he'd make a fist of this, but he's exceeding all expectations so far. It's back over to the Brit sharpish, however, as Tsitsipas fires an ace for a hold to love.

  12. Murray holdspublished at 22:29 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 4-1 Tsitsipas*

    A forehand winner keeps Tsitsipas in this marathon fifth game in set three, but Murray responds with a forehand of his own to take control once more...

    And this time he completes his escape! A fine backhand drop shot seals a crucial hold for 4-1.

  13. Postpublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The first-serve percentage from Andy Murray has definitely dropped.

    You have to think that is down to the amount he has put through his legs today and we are only at the start of the third set.

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  14. Postpublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I've missed this. Andy Murray going bananas at himself between points.

  15. Postpublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    *Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 3-1 Tsitsipas

    A FOURTH break point for Tsitsipas, can Murray stay alive again?

    Of course he can! An ace denies Tsitsipas, who then finds the net to hand over a game point.

  16. Postpublished at 22:24 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    *Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 3-1 Tsitsipas

    A huge serve from Murray takes us back to deuce. This really is a great battle.

  17. Break point Tsitsipaspublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    *Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 3-1 Tsitsipas

    Murray survives a second break point, but he'll have to save a third as Tsitsipas mixes things up with an excellent sliced drop shot.

  18. Postpublished at 22:21 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    *Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 3-1 Tsitsipas

    Big, big moments in this match, and Murray rises to the occasion with an ace to force deuce.

    Tsitsipas sets up another chance to break back with a smash, though.

  19. Postpublished at 22:20 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I'm really impressed with how calm Tsitsipas has stayed. He has been more consistent and all of a sudden this is his chance to get back in set three.

  20. Break point Tsitsipaspublished at 22:20 British Summer Time 30 August 2021

    *Murray 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 3-1 Tsitsipas

    Tsitsipas pegs Murray back to 30-30 with a sublime whipped forehand as the third seed seeks a route back into the set.

    And the Greek takes full advantage of a second serve to set up a break back point...