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Gasquet prevails in Murray's return to singles play

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Reuters
13 August, 2019, 11:30 am
Last modified: 13 August, 2019, 11:30 am

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Gasquet prevails in Murray's return to singles play

Murray played well at times but was broken by Gasquet to start both sets in the 6-4 6-4 defeat.

Reuters
13 August, 2019, 11:30 am
Last modified: 13 August, 2019, 11:30 am
Aug 12, 2019; Mason, OH, USA; Richard Gasquet (FRA) returns a shot against Andy Murray (GBR) during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Reuters
Aug 12, 2019; Mason, OH, USA; Richard Gasquet (FRA) returns a shot against Andy Murray (GBR) during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Reuters

Andy Murray started tentatively but improved as the day progressed as he lost to Frenchman Richard Gasquet on his return to singles play at the Cincinnati Masters on Monday.

Murray, in his first match since January and hip resurfacing surgery, played well at times but was broken by Gasquet to start both sets in the 6-4 6-4 defeat.

210 days
8 hours
25 minutes
24 seconds

And we counted every second. Welcome back to singles, @andy_murray ?#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/86DonQQwny— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) August 12, 2019

He announced later he would not play singles in the U.S. Open, which begins in two weeks, ATP Tour reported on Twitter.

Murray, 32, moved gingerly to start Monday’s match, often opting to play the safe shot.

Are you ready, @andy_murray fans?! ?

Your man returns to singles action TODAY at @CincyTennis! ? pic.twitter.com/gyOz4nKjMR— ATP Tour (@ATP_Tour) August 12, 2019

The Frenchman controlled play from the first serve, pushing Murray from side to side and front to back as he mixed in drop shots with backhand drives.

Still, Murray had to find confidence that he can improve, pumping a fist when he played well.

Andy Murray was beaten by Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since hip resurfacing surgery in round one of the Cincinnati Masters.

More here ? https://t.co/oyaxNPyAkH pic.twitter.com/MhJ2LLYDUQ— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 12, 2019

The Scot arrived on centre court to cheers, making a video of the moment as he offered a big smile.

A Scottish flag waved in the crowd.

A short & sweet returning run for @Andy_Murray.

He was taken out in the first round by @RichardGasquet1, but we're still happy to have him back in singles ? #CincyTennis https://t.co/M7KaXZGUeM— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 12, 2019

But the first serve was far from what Murray and the crowd wanted.

A two time winner of the tournament, a nervous Murray double-faulted and was broken in the opening game.

.@andy_murray confirms he won't play US Open singles after Cincinnati defeat to Richard Gasquet

More on his reasons > https://t.co/lO1Sy6GEWW pic.twitter.com/LUDepc3Inc— Live Tennis (@livetennis) August 12, 2019

Gasquet, who returned himself in May from groin problems, held to go up 2-0.

Murray then seemed to find himself. The Briton, moving better, won three consecutive games, including a break of serve, to go ahead 3-2.

Signature muzzah! ?

A classic running forehand by @andy_murray finds the open court. #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/tS8FWHNCV7— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 12, 2019

Gasquet won the next three games to move ahead 5-3 and into position to win the opener.

Murray prolonged the set before Gasquet closed out.

The second set began with Murray once again getting broken, but he played much better.

Not to be today...

But great to have you back on the singles court, @andy_murray ?#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/HQhRptBSWC— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 12, 2019

He had a break point to get back on serve at 2-2. But Gasquet never let go of his early break and eventually went up 4-2.

Earlier Marin Cilic of Croatia became the first seed to fall when the 14th was eliminated by Radu Albot of Moldova 6-4 7-6(6) and Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic upset Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime 6-3 6-3.

World number two Rafa Nadal, the second seed, withdrew overnight, citing fatigue after winning his fifth Rogers Cup title on Sunday.

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