Andy Murray earned his first win of the 2024 season with an outstanding efficiency to beat France’s Alexandre Muller within the Qatar Open first spherical.
Britain’s Murray ended a six-match shedding streak with a 6-1 7-6 (7-5) victory over the world quantity 75.
A manic celebration confirmed what it meant to the 36-year-old, who additionally raised his arms in aid when reminded it was his first victory of the yr.
Murray, ranked fiftieth, performs 18-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik within the second spherical.
“Clearly the previous few months have been robust on the courtroom for me, I’ve not gained many matches and misplaced loads of shut ones, so I am delighted to get by means of,” stated Murray.
“I am proud I managed to get by means of the match, get a win and hopefully that is the beginning of a greater run.”