If anyone is capable of returning a big serve, it’s Andy Murray and that’s what he’ll have to do against the 6ft 9in John Isner. And while Murray may have earned a reputation as a defensive counterpuncher, make no mistake about the Scot’s ability to rip a winner either. Isner has been in good form this January, starting the year strongly by winning the title in January. The American has earned his chance to take on the fifth seed courtesy of victory over Gael Monfils, so Murray will have plenty of respect for his opponent in their first ever match. Still, Murray’s got title aspirations and should end Isner’s run here.
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