Another Heartbreaking Loss
Andy Murray's hopes of ending his losing streak against Alex De Minaur were shattered as he suffered yet another agonizing defeat. The 36-year-old Brit fell to a sixth consecutive loss against the Australian roadrunner, prompting him to vent his frustration by smashing his racket.
Frustration Evident
Murray's anger was on full display as he let a 5-2 double-break third-set lead slip away and wasted a match point. In a fit of rage, he obliterated his racket into the court, drawing boos from the Paris Masters tennis crowd in Bercy.
Nightmare Run Continues
The defeat against De Minaur added to Murray's recent string of losses, including a painful defeat to the Australian in Beijing. The former world No1 has struggled to find his form, with only one win in his last five matches leading up to the final Masters 1000 event of the season.
Curse Against the 'Demon'
Murray had a chance to break his curse against De Minaur on the eve of Halloween. After a hard-fought battle, he lost the first set on a tie-break but rallied back to win the second set. In the deciding set, Murray had a commanding lead of 5-2 with two breaks, but De Minaur fought back to level the score and ultimately clinched victory after three hours on court.
Racket Demolition
In his frustration, Murray smashed his orange Head racket into the court, shattering it into pieces. He continued to express his anger by hitting his water bottles on the floor. The crowd's reaction was mixed, with some booing Murray's behavior while others understood his emotional outburst.
A Historic Defeat
If Murray had secured victory, it would have been his best win by ranking this year. However, De Minaur made history by becoming the first person to beat Murray on clay, grass, outdoor hard, and indoor hard in the same season. This defeat adds to Murray's ongoing struggles, as he has not gone beyond round three of an ATP Tour event since February.
De Minaur Dominance
With this win, De Minaur now holds a perfect 6-0 record against Murray. The 24-year-old Australian has had a remarkable season, with victories at Monte Carlo, Queen's, and Beijing, solidifying his status as a formidable opponent.
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