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Andy Murray struggles in Geneva Open clash before match dramatically stopped

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SCOTS tennis legend Andy Murray saw his match dramatically STOPPED.

The two-time Wimbledon champion was in action against Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the Geneva Open.

Things were not going well for MurrayCredit: AP
He was in action against Yannick Hanfmann of GermanyCredit: EPA
The weather put a stop to itCredit: EPA

He struggled in the match, being two sets down.

But play was brought to a halt by the WEATHER which meant it has to be suspended.

Downpour of heavy rain and wind meant the match was postponed.

It would have come as a reprieve for the 37-year-old Scot who was 7-5 behind to the German at Swiss Centre Court.

Retirement rumours continue to surround the Dunblane tennis ace and he’s had to get used to being on the wrong end of results more often than not this term.

Murray, who defied injury setbacks to continue playing well into his 30s, has also been no stranger of late to matches being stopped half-way through.

His game in March at the Miami Open was stopped after medics rushed onto the court as opponent Matteo Berrettini appeared close to FAINTING.

Two days later, once again torrential rain put his match in jeopardy as the second round clash against Tomás Martín had to be delayed.

Organisers have confirmed that no further play will be possible this evening and that it will resume tomorrow with Murray having a mountain to climb.

The tennis legend revealed earlier this year that he might NOT be going to this year’s Olympics in Paris – which could prove his last.

Murray said: “Yeah, I would love the chance to play in another Olympics. But also genuinely, only if I felt like there was a chance of winning a medal.

 

“I’d only want to play if there was a chance of winning a medal. I’m also very conscious as well that because of how amazing my experiences at the Olympics have been, I’d want to have the right to be there.

“And not just take one of the other guys’ spots because it’s a brilliant opportunity.

“I don’t want to be in a position where I’m getting selected to play there just because it might be the last tournament that I play.

“That’s why there’s a bit of uncertainty about the summer because I’m not sure what will happen with that.”

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