Andy Murray earned victory in his 1000th tour-level match on Tuesday when he overcame Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 at the cinch Championships.
The Scot is a record five-time champion at the Queen’s Club and he played with confidence against Popyrin to snap a four-match losing streak on Tour. Backed by a vocal crowd in London, Murray used his backhand slice to keep the ball low and hit through his forehand to dictate in the key moments.
"I didn't realise, but my mum told me before the match that this was my 1000th match on the Tour," Murray said in his on-court interview. "A lot of matches and a lot of wear and tear in the body and it is not easy but I managed to push through."
Who has won the most singles titles at the cinch Championships, held at Queen's Club, with five?
John McEnroeLleyton HewittAndy MurrayWho has won the most titles at the Terra Wortmann Open, held in Halle, with 10?
Michael StichRoger FedererTommy HaasRoger Federer has won the most grass-court titles on record. How many ? did he lift on the surface?
141922Which active players have won the most grass-court titles with eight each?
Novak Djokovic and Andy MurrayNovak Djokovic and Rafael NadalRafael Nadal and Andy MurrayWhich active player has the highest winning percentage on grass according to Infosys ATP Stats?
Andy MurrayJannik SinnerNovak DjokovicWith his one-hour, 51-minute win, Murray set a second-round clash with Australian Jordan Thompson. The former No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings has often produced his best level on grass, also winning Wimbledon twice (2013, 2016).
Murray holds a 32-9 record at the ATP 500 grass-court event, having won his first match at the tournament in 2005.
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