Andy Murray will face Russia’s Aslan Karatsev in his first ATP Tour remaining since 2019 on the Sydney Tennis Traditional on Saturday morning.
Murray, who has endured years of damage woe, will compete in his first showpiece match for the reason that 2019 European Open, the place he beat Stan Wawrinka to win his solely singles trophy since present process hip surgical procedure in January 2019.
Victory in Sydney could be the perfect preparation for the Australian Open – which begins on Monday – however he faces a tricky task in opposition to Karatsev, who prevented Dan Evans from organising the primary all-British remaining at ATP Tour stage.
Comply with Sportsmail’s Oli Gamp for reside protection of Andy Murray vs Aslan Karatsev within the Sydney Tennis Traditional remaining, together with build-up and game-by-game updates.