Murray was off the pace throughout the match against Medvedev SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Murray’s continued physical struggle was not the only cause of woe for British tennis at the Brisbane International yesterday, with all four Britons exiting the tournament in the second round. Murray’s 7-5, 6-2 defeat by Daniil Medvedev, the world No 16 from Russia, ended a dismal nine-hour period for British supporters at this Australian Open warm-up event. Once again, a limping Murray looked uncomfortable during his comprehensive beating by Medvedev, a 22-year-old rising star whose 38 victories on hard courts last year were more than any other player on tour. He fired a barrage at Murray, hitting 27 winners and 16 aces in an hour and 21 minutes. Medvedev, a rising star, comfortably secured victory EPA/DARREN ENGLAND“I am feeling…

Source: The Times January 02, 2019 09:03 UTC