Andy Murray Stuns Kokkinakis, Completes Remarkable Five-Set Comeback
Murray Battles Back From Two Sets Down in Australian Open Epic
Watch Andy Murray Beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in Five-Set Thriller
In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis 4-6, 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 6-3, 7-5 in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
The match, which lasted nearly five hours, saw Murray fighting tooth and nail against the 26th-seeded Kokkinakis. The Australian had won the first two sets and looked poised to take the match, but Murray refused to give up.
The 35-year-old Murray dug deep and won the third set in a tiebreaker. He then broke Kokkinakis's serve early in the fourth set and held on to win it 6-3. The fifth set was a tense affair, with both players trading breaks of serve.
However, Murray eventually gained the upper hand and broke Kokkinakis's serve in the 11th game. He then held his own serve to seal the victory in a match that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.
Murray's win is a testament to his incredible fighting spirit and determination. It is also a reminder that even at 35 years old, he remains one of the most formidable players on the ATP Tour.
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