Sports
Murray brothers make winning start at Washington Open
Washington, Aug 1
British star and former world number one Andy Murray paired with his brother Jamie to beat Wimbledon finalists Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in the first round of men's doubles at the Washington Open.
The Murray brothers were competing together for the first time since 2016.
On Wednesday, the British pair won the last eight points to defeat their French opponents 6-4, 6-7(7), 10-5 for a berth in the second round where they will face third seeds Raven Klaasen of South Africa and Michael Venus of New Zealand, who defeated Germany's Roland Garros champions Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 in another first round match, reports Xinhua news agency.
"It was a good atmosphere. It felt like there were some good points and quick reactions out there," said Andy. "I'm in a much better place than I was last year. Physically, I'm so much better now. To be competing again and pain-free is brilliant."
Andy has been plagued by a series of injuries in recent seasons and had a hip operation in January. He started to play matches since June but has been limited in doubles events.
They won two ATP Tour doubles titles at the Valencia Open in 2010 and the Tokyo Open in 2011 as well. Jamie won last year's doubles event with Brazilian player Bruno Soares in Washington.
The Washington Open will end on August 4.
The Murray brothers were competing together for the first time since 2016.
On Wednesday, the British pair won the last eight points to defeat their French opponents 6-4, 6-7(7), 10-5 for a berth in the second round where they will face third seeds Raven Klaasen of South Africa and Michael Venus of New Zealand, who defeated Germany's Roland Garros champions Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 in another first round match, reports Xinhua news agency.
"It was a good atmosphere. It felt like there were some good points and quick reactions out there," said Andy. "I'm in a much better place than I was last year. Physically, I'm so much better now. To be competing again and pain-free is brilliant."
Andy has been plagued by a series of injuries in recent seasons and had a hip operation in January. He started to play matches since June but has been limited in doubles events.
They won two ATP Tour doubles titles at the Valencia Open in 2010 and the Tokyo Open in 2011 as well. Jamie won last year's doubles event with Brazilian player Bruno Soares in Washington.
The Washington Open will end on August 4.
3 hours ago
At the Footsteps of St. Thomas in Pakistan.
3 hours ago
IDF says more aid lorries reaching Gaza, UN confirms numbers are up
3 hours ago
Dozens of tornadoes wreak havoc in US
17 hours ago
Annual AANHPI Heritage Month theme: "Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future."
17 hours ago
Summit on BioPharma and Healthcare at USAIC forges International Alliances
17 hours ago
AI Policy and Innovation to be Guided by USIBC's New AI Task Force
17 hours ago
The maiden piloted launch of Boeing's Starliner is scheduled for Sunita Williams.
18 hours ago
Bipul Sinha, Indian American CEO, Leads Rubrik's Stock to 21% Jump in NYSE Debut
18 hours ago
The Insurance Hall of Fame will induct Prem Watsa in 2024.
19 hours ago
Take urgent action against drug menace: TTV Dhinakaran to TN govt
19 hours ago
Dozens of tornadoes wreak havoc in US
19 hours ago
'A lot has changed, from tech to my hair', Pichai on completing two decades in Google
19 hours ago
LS polls: 2nd phase has been spectacular for BJP, says Assam CM