Tough tasks ahead for Murray after nervy win
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July 2, 2012, Monday
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ANDY Murray was enjoying a well-earned day of rest yesterday while he pondered how to up his game for the challenges facing him in the second week of Wimbledon.
The Scot battled his way past the dangerous Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis late on Saturday, edging a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win in three hours and 13 minutes just in time for the 11:00pm deadline imposed on matches for health and safety reasons.
It was the latest-ever finish at London's All England Club.
And while the victory kept alive his hopes of finally winning a grand slam title at the age of 25, Murray said he was aware he had to find another gear if that dream is to be realized.
"I was very nervous, I knew it was going to be tough," said Murray of the win over Baghdatis. "I was just kind of hustling my way through the match and I am going to need to play better, if I want to go deep into the tournament."
Murray's opponent today will be 23-year-old Marin Cilic. The Croat made it through by defeating American Sam Querrey 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-7 (3), 17-15 in what was the second longest match in Wimbledon history.
The Scot battled his way past the dangerous Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis late on Saturday, edging a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win in three hours and 13 minutes just in time for the 11:00pm deadline imposed on matches for health and safety reasons.
It was the latest-ever finish at London's All England Club.
And while the victory kept alive his hopes of finally winning a grand slam title at the age of 25, Murray said he was aware he had to find another gear if that dream is to be realized.
"I was very nervous, I knew it was going to be tough," said Murray of the win over Baghdatis. "I was just kind of hustling my way through the match and I am going to need to play better, if I want to go deep into the tournament."
Murray's opponent today will be 23-year-old Marin Cilic. The Croat made it through by defeating American Sam Querrey 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-7 (3), 17-15 in what was the second longest match in Wimbledon history.
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