Shenzhen Open: Andy Murray through to second round after Zhang Zhizhen retires

By Daily Sports on September 26, 2018

Former world number one Murray led 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 4-2 when Zhizhen, a wildcard at the event in China, ended the match.

The Briton, now ranked 311th as he continues his comeback from hip surgery, saved eight break points as he was given a stern test by the world number 340.

He will face Belgian top seed David Goffin in the next round.

Murray, a wildcard in Shenzhen, is appearing in his penultimate event of the year after deciding to end his season early.

He has played just 10 matches this year after returning to the ATP Tour in June.

Against Zhang he hit nine aces and won 69% of points on his first serve, but converted just four of a possible nine break points.

Elsewhere, Britain’s Cameron Norrie reached the second round of the doubles event with American partner Denis Kudla, a day after he progressed in the singles draw.

They beat Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic and Viktor Troicki 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 in 76 minutes.

•Adapted from a BBCSports.com report. Photo shows Murray

Source Daily Sports

Posted September 26, 2018


 

You may also like...
Muhammad Ali’s Grandson On The Rise In Boxing...

Dig-Dong As Super Eagles Foreign Coach Search Lingers...

Goalkeeper Alisson Scores Winner As Liverpool Beat West...

Rising star Samba Diop dies aged 18

Newcastle open talks to sign Southampton's Ramsdale

Troost-Ekong injured, doubtful for last-16 tie

 

Latest News Ezechukwu eyes double gold in African Champs Nnadozie books final spot as Ajibade, Echegini lose title in France Peter Obi congratulates Osimhen on Turkish league triumph Edem launches West Africa basketball tourney in Lagos Uche felt I don’t like him – Glasner Ejuke gets ‘Jay-Jay’ nickname amid EPL links International Sambo Federation hails blind Nigerian athletes 2030 Commonwealth Games Podium Target: NOC President Hails Netball Revival Aina doubtful for Villa’s Europa League clash Oyebanji labels Oyebode football tourney talent pipeline Adeshina bags Texas Tech student-athlete award Portable challenges Davido, Zlatan after Carter Efe defeat

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (63,765 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (55,090 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (53,024 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,610 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,534 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,434 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,276 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,832 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (51,017 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,516 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,939 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,393 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media