Andy Murray and Jo Konta will be given blasts of the past and future at the French Open next week after being handed the most awkward of first round tasks. Murray meets the past in the form of Stan Wawrinka, the last player he met at Roland Garros in what was the final match he played before his career was engulfed by hip problems. Murray will face Stan Wawrinka, who edged out the Brit in five sets in the 2017 semi-finalBritain's singles entry was boosted by Liam Broady winning his final qualifying round, supported by Andy Murray. The autumnal rain fell steadily at Roland Garros on Thursday, but that did not stop Murray from trekking out to Court Number three. Meanwhile Tournament Director Guy Forget pleaded with the French government to allow 5,000 fans per day into Roland Garros, a decision which is subject to a last-minute review.

Source: Daily Mail September 24, 2020 18:31 UTC