GENEVA (AP) — Needing a win to face Novak Djokovic next at the Geneva Open, Andy Murray was saved by a heavy rainstorm when he trailed unseeded Yannick Hanfmann 7-5, 4-1 in a first-round match on Monday.
Murray and top-ranked Djokovic both got wild cards to enter the last clay-court event to prepare for the French Open, and were drawn to meet in the second round. They have not faced each other on tour since February 2017.
Ranked No. 75, Murray began to struggle in his first tour match in two months when heavy rain and strong winds swept across the stadium court in a lakeside park.
The 85th-ranked Hanfmann broke Murray’s service twice in a row to lead 4-1 with his service game to come when play was suspended.
In the opening set, Murray found some big serves to get out of trouble in the ninth game when he saved two break points.
It was just a respite, as Murray was broken to love in his next service game, sealed by a Hanfmann forehand service return winner.
Children are evacuated from school 'during an exam' after threat made via email
China encourages NEV companies to set up research centers abroad
Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBS
Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development
Xi delivers speech at Spring Festival reception, extending festive greetings to all Chinese
Archives give voice to immigrants
Xi Inspects Command Office for East China Sea Area of China Coast Guard
Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas
Xi Sends Condolences to Biden over Kissinger's Death