Andy Murray Makes First Earliest Wimbledon Exit Since 2005

Andy Murray has been eliminated from Wimbledon, marking his earliest exit in 16 years.

The two-time champion was defeated in the third round by world number 12 Denis Shapovalov.

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Murray who is world number 118 went down 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in the match.

Since 2005, Murray has never lost this early at Wimbledon. He became champion in 2013 and 2016.

Shapovalov, 22, said, “I told Andy on the net that he is my hero.”

Since 2017, Murray has not taken part in singles tournaments until 2021 and has only played eighth matches on the main tour.

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“Andy’s achievements aside, to come back from injury and to be able to play a first set like that, it was super intense,” said Shapovalov.

Shapovalov will face Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the quarter-finals.

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