Murray's exhausting Australian Open run ends with loss to Bautista Agut

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Andy Murray of Great Britain leaves the court following his defeat in his third round singles match against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during day six of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Three-time major champion Andy Murray's exhausting run at the Australian Open ended in the third round after a loss to Roberto Bautista Agut.

The 35-year-old Murray had won two marathons just to get to this point at Melbourne Park, where he is a five-time finalist.

This match went about 3 1/2 hours and Bautista Agut won 6-1, 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-4 at Margaret Court Arena on Saturday night.

That took Murray's total time on court this week to more than 14 hours. He won a five-setter in the first round and another in the second round that did not finish until after 4 a.m.

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