Murray Powers Into Second Round At Wimbledon | ATP Tour | Tennis

Andy Murray opened his 2023 Wimbledon marketing campaign with a grass-court clinic on Tuesday afternoon, when the house favorite outclassed his fellow Briton Ryan Peniston 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 on Centre Court docket.

The 2-time champion was rock-solid from the baseline and showcased top-quality motion on the grass in his two-hour win. After keeping off the primary two break factors of the match within the third and fifth video games, respectively, Murray transformed six of 12 break factors of his personal to cost to victory and set a second-round blockbuster in opposition to Stefanos Tsitsipas or Dominic Thiem.

“It’s clearly wonderful to be again right here taking part in on Centre Court docket,” stated Murray in his on-court interview. “I used to be fairly nervous at first, popping out I needed to play nicely however I began off a bit of bit tentatively. However as soon as I bought the break in that first set, I performed some great things because the match went on and there have been some good indicators there.”

Enjoying beneath a closed roof in wet London, Murray confronted an early take a look at from Peniston because the No. 268-ranked wild card went toe to toe with the previous World No. 1 and twice carved out alternatives for the primary break of the match.

As soon as Murray had saved each to carry for 2-1 after which 3-2, nevertheless, the 46-time tour-level titlist raised his stage to spectacular impact. He struck the ball cleanly off each wings and incessantly drew Peniston ahead with intelligent use of the slice earlier than selecting off his out-of-position opponent.

Every time Murray himself moved forwards, he was scientific. He gained all 17 factors he performed on the web. These volleying expertise can have impressed eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federerwho was watching on from Centre Court docket’s Royal Field alongside Catherine, the Princess of Wales.

“It was wonderful to have some royalty right here, but in addition some tennis royalty as nicely,” stated Murray of his former ATP Tour rival Federer. “It’s wonderful to have Roger right here supporting the occasion. Final time I used to be on this courtroom and he was watching was within the [London 2012] Olympics and he was sat in Stan Wawrinka’s field supporting in opposition to me, so it’s good to see a few claps at present after some good photographs.”

Along with his triumph, Murray improved to 61-12 at Wimbledonthe place he lifted the trophy in 2013 and 2016. The 36-year-old lifted back-to-back ATP Challenger Tour titles on grass in June however Tuesday’s win was his first on the floor at tour-level this season.

“It’s been a very long time since I’ve felt bodily this good coming into Wimbledonwhich is absolutely, actually optimistic,” stated Murray. “The previous few years have been very difficult so I’m hoping I’m match and prepared for an excellent run.”