The Australian Open is underway, starting today, Monday, January 17.
Viewers are flocking to watch Andy Murray after his disappointing loss at the Sydney Tennis Classis on Saturday, January 15.
Murray had put together his best week since claiming his 46th career title in Antwerp in October 2019, but sadly found himself defeated by Russia’s Aslan Karatsev.
When is Andy Murray playing in the Australian Open?
Murray will be playing his first round on Tuesday, January 18. It is estimated the match will take place at 4am UK time.
He will face Nikoloz Basilashvili, currently the world No. 22.
Where can I watch Andy Murray at the Australian Open?
Eurosport will be exclusively showing live coverage of the match.
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Will Cameron Norrie be playing?
Cameron Norrie played his first match today which sadly resulted in a first-round exit from the Australian Open, losing out to American, Sebastian Korda.
He said: “I think that’s maybe my worst match in the last eight months or so,” said the 12th seed. “I had a week off to prepare, prepared as well as I could, and just I was slow, I was missing routine backhands, which I never miss.
“I honestly can’t put a finger on it. I just need to get better and improve. Lots to work on. Korda was too good today. Any time I had a chance to come back, he served his way out of it. And on the bigger points he was much better than me.
“I didn’t play well in really any big point today. That’s part of it and just a disappointing way to start the year with this match.”
Andy Murray will be playing on January 18. Find out more on the Eurosport website here.
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