Murray bucked his recent trend against Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells but Alexander Zverev provides a tougher challenge
For much of the 2021 season, as Andy Murray has attempted to gain traction in his comeback from major hip surgery, the majority of his encounters with quality players in ATP events have followed a consistent trend. Murray would compete well in the opening set, fail to take his chances before losing it, then his intensity would fade as he fell to a two-set defeat.
Murray appeared to be heading in a familiar direction against Carlos Alcaraz at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Sunday night as he conceded a tight first set, squandering numerous chances in the process, and found his serve under siege early in the second as he faced four break points – eventually holding thanks to an underarm ace.