Who we are backing during between Andy Murray and Roberto Bautista-Agut in Round 3 of the Australian Open.
It’s impossible to take anything away from Murray in his win over Kokkinakis, but it is fair to say that the Australian probably deserved a better fate. Kokkinakis was up 6-4, 7-6, 5-2, but failed to put Murray away on his serve. It was an incredible display of character from Murray, but it was also a bit of a melt from the Aussie, who hit 102 winners in the marathon contest.
Murray will now need to switch gears entirely against World No. 25 Roberto Bautista-Agut. Known as one of the premier iron men on the ATP Tour, Bautista-Agut is a very different player compared to Kokkinakis.New customers only. Must be 21+. AZ, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, NJ, TN, VA, PA, WV, WY only. Full T&C apply.New players only, 21+. Available in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, NJ, NY, TN, VA, WV only. Full T&C apply.New users only, 21 or older.
RBA is also coming off a five-set match against American Brandon Holt, but he cruised through Round 1 and his fitness is rarely a concern. On the other hand, Murray has now played two absolute classics against Matteo Berrettini and Kokkinakis and has spent a whopping 10 and a half hours on court at this tournament already.
Murray has now faced a match point against Berrettini and survived Kokkinakis serving for the match in Round 2, but it’s hard to imagine someone like Bautista-Agut letting those big moments get to him. Not only is he an iron man, but he’s a cool customer in big moments and will be able to weather whatever storm Murray can muster up in the early going and then get separation as the match wears on.
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