Murray Takes Lead Over Tsitsipas as Thursday Play Suspended by Curfew Wimbledon 2023

Andy Murray will resume his match on Friday with just one more set needed to reach the third round at Wimbledon, which would be his second time since 2017. The match was suspended on Thursday when Murray was leading Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7(3), 7-6(2), 6-4 due to the 11 p.m. curfew.

The intense match between the two players captivated the crowd as they fought fiercely on Centre Court. Tsitsipas displayed powerful forehand shots throughout the match, while Murray gradually grew stronger as the match progressed. After losing the first set, Murray showed improved movement and aggression in his groundstrokes, allowing him to take the lead by the end of the day.

There was a moment of concern for Murray in the final game of the third set when he fell and clutched his groin while serving. However, he managed to recover and win the set. Murray will need to assess any potential consequences of the fall overnight.

Murray and Tsitsipas have a 1-1 record in their ATP Head2Head series, with Tsitsipas winning their previous meeting at the 2021 US Open. The winner of their Wimbledon match will face Laslo Djere in the third round. Djere defeated Ben Shelton in a hard-fought match.

Murray has an impressive record at Wimbledon, with 61 wins and 12 losses. In the upcoming match on Friday, Murray aims to secure his first Top 5 win of the season and his first since June 2022 when he defeated Tsitsipas on grass in Stuttgart. Murray also has the opportunity to become the eighth man in the Open Era to achieve 200 Grand Slam match wins.

Tsitsipas, who had a grueling five-set victory over Dominic Thiem in the first round, is aiming to reach the third round at Wimbledon for the third time. His best result at the tournament came in 2018, when he reached the fourth round.

The first set of the match between Murray and Tsitsipas showcased high-quality tennis, with both players displaying excellent serving. Tsitsipas was the more aggressive player, hitting 21 winners compared to Murray’s 11. However, Murray’s strong movement allowed him to stay competitive in rallies. Tsitsipas ultimately took control in the tie-break, securing the set.

Murray fought back in the second set, playing solid groundstrokes and winning the tie-break with just two unforced errors in the set. The Scot celebrated with a raised fist, acknowledging the support from the home crowd.

In the third set, Murray secured an early break and demonstrated his fighting spirit by saving two break points to maintain his lead. He maintained his strong serving performance, resulting in a two-sets-to-one advantage for Murray.