Andy Murray crashed out of the 2024 Australian Open in the first round and then had some sad news for his fans in Melbourne.

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Andy Murray says he probably won’t play at the Australian Open again

A five-time finalist (2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016), Murray was defeated in three sets by Thomas Martin Etcheverry (32 ATP, 30 F) 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.

After the match, which lasted two hours and 23 minutes, Andy (44 ATP) said it was likely to be his last Grand Slam appearance in Melbourne.

36-year-old Andy Murray is a former leader of the ATP and has three Grand Slam titles (US Open 2012, Wimbledon 2013 and 2016).

Argentina’s Etcheverry will play Gael Monfils (76 ATP) in the second round after the Frenchman outlasted Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann (52 ATP) 6-4, 6-3, 7-5.

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Summary of the match between Andy Murray and Thomas Martin Etcheverry:

Australian Open 2024 will be held from January 14 to 28. The reigning champions are Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenko.

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