Tennis Update: Hopman Cup- British pair endured defeat from the Italian pair in Perth
The British number tennis star Andy Murray and his compatriot partner Laura Robson endured a thrashing defeat in Perth from the Italian team in the Hopman Cup. By winning the match, Italy has won the group stage by 2-1.
Before this in the singles rubber matches of the event the young and talented British tennis player Laura Robson was beaten by the current world number one tennis veteran Francesca Schiavone by 7-5 and 6-3. It is also to be notified that Robson suffered
ear-ache during the second set of the match and according to many news reports she was not feeling completely well even the recent decider mixed doubles match. The ear-ache problem of Robson might be the major problem behind her not so impressive performance
in the decider match.
When the sixteen years old Briton Laura was defeated by the Italian ace Schiavone, the former world number two Andy Murray thrashed his rival Potito Starace in his single straight sets match by 7-5, 6-1 and levelled the series by 1-1.
In the recent decider mixed doubles match of the group, Andy and Robson were brutally brushed off by the Italian team of Potito Starace and Francesca Schiavone. It was a very exciting and stamina jolting three setter battle of tennis between the British
and Italian teams. The team of Starace and Schiavone clinched the win by 6-7, 7-6 and 10-2. Now the British pair will have to give their best to proceed to the next level of the event.
The two winners from group A and group B will play in the final match, which will be held on Saturday. After the match, the current world number four Scot Andy Murray told the media that it was a very tough match and the humid climate made the match even
tougher. He added that the defeat was certainly very disappointing for him and for his partner Laura but he is hopeful that they will recover well in the tournament.
Despite of suffering from cold and ear-ache, the current world number two hundred and seventeen Laura Robson’s performance in the match was highly appreciated by many sporting critics. The performance of Robson in the singles match against the thirty years
old Francesca was no doubt pretty impressive.
The humid climate has created a lot of problem for the British ace Andy Murray as he is not used to play in the harsh conditions like that. Moreover, he has always been having problems while playing in the hot and humid conditions.
Andy told the media that it will take him some time to get used to the conditions as he was feeling problem in breathing during the second set of the match. It is also to be notified that the British pair seemed pretty tough and dominant in the match but
when Murray get tired the Italian team took advantage from Murray’s condition and sealed the match with a win.
On the other hand, the American tennis star John Isner hammered his arch rival Nicolas Mahut. By beating the French ace Mahut, Isner has earned a 2-0 lead for his American team. After the match the twenty five years old and current world number nineteen
Isner expressed his thoughts pretty happily. He told that he is very pleased with his performance. He added that his victory in the match is of very importance because according to him, the year has started in a better way and he is very hopeful to keep the
winning streak alive. He said that he is looking forward for even better performances by him as the first event of the year has given him a lot of confidence. Isner is joined by Bethanie Mattek Sands for the mixed doubles matches.
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