Andy Murray's Likely Last French Open Bid Ended By Stan Wawrinka

Andy Murray exited in the opening round of what is likely to be his final French Open appearance, following a straight-sets defeat by Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss player secured a commanding 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 victory in two hours and 19 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Wawrinka could face Murray's compatriot Cameron Norrie in round two.

Murray faced Wawrinka for the third successive match at Roland Garros, having lost to him in the 2020 first round and the 2017 semi-finals. The 2015 champion gained an early advantage this time around, breaking in the opening game and subsequently holding to win the first set. A single break was also sufficient in the second set as Wawrinka doubled his lead.

Murray has repeatedly stated he is nearing the end of his career, revealing in February that he does not plan on playing much past this summer. However, the 2016 runner-up's chances of extending what could be his French Open swansong were all but ended as Wawrinka broke twice in the third set for a 4-0 lead, before the 39-year-old rounded off a dominant win.

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Wawrinka (39) and Murray (37) locked horns in the second-oldest match-up at Roland Garros this century, behind the 2019 first-round showdown between Ivo Karlovic (40) and Feliciano Lopez (37). The Swiss player was not to be denied, becoming the oldest man to win a match at the French Open since compatriot Roger Federer three years ago.