Australian Open lookahead: Andy Murray tries for 3rd round

Published January 18, 2023 1:55 AM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Andy Murray tries to back up his first-round victory over Matteo Berrettini by winning again and earning a trip to the third round of the Australian Open for the first time since 2017. The 35-year-old Murray is a three-time Grand Slam champion and a five-time runner-up at Melbourne Park. He played Berrettini for more than 4 1/2 hours in the first round. Novak Djokovic is also in action Thursday in the second round as he continues his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title and 22nd Grand Slam trophy overall. The most intriguing women’s match on Thursday’s schedule pits WTA Finals champion and No. 4 seed Caroline Garcia against 2021 U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez.

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