Andy Murray starts US Open with win over Francisco Cerundolo after bizarre point incident
At the end of the net, he told Cerundolo: "What you did in the first set was very impressive. Few players would have done that. I really appreciate that.
Remarkably, world number 27 Cerundolo, who reached the Miami Masters semi-finals in March, has never won a singles match at a Grand Slam in four attempts. The clay court specialist is also 0-5 against British opponents after being beaten by Liam Broady, Cam Norrie, Dan Evans - in the first round of French Open - and Ryan Peniston.
Murray will face the winner of the clash between Australian John Millman and American Emilio Nava in the second round on Wednesday.
At the end of the net, he told Cerundolo: "What you did in the first set was very impressive. Few players would have done that. I really appreciate that.
Remarkably, world number 27 Cerundolo, who reached the Miami Masters semi-finals in March, has never won a singles match at a Grand Slam in four attempts. The clay court specialist is also 0-5 against British opponents after being beaten by Liam Broady, Cam Norrie, Dan Evans - in the first round of French Open - and Ryan Peniston.
Murray will face the winner of the clash between Australian John Millman and American Emilio Nava in the second round on Wednesday.
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