"Hip hip Murray!": Murray gets first ATP win of comeback

It wasn't easy but Andy Murray won the first ATP singles match of his comeback on Tuesday over Tennys Sandgren, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-1. Murray had lost to Sandgren in his last ATP appearance in Winston Salem last month.

The world, and his mom, took note of his milestone victory.

Hip hip Murray! @ATP_Tour #Zuhai pic.twitter.com/i48Qq4Mv34
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) September 24, 2019

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He's baa-ack 👀@andy_murray secures his first singles victory since undergoing extensive hip surgery in January.

Congrats, Sir! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/snqu6DxlY8
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) September 24, 2019

A truly happy moment. ❤️❤️❤️
Both for the warrior and the fans. @andy_murray What a player! !#ZC19
@ATP_Tour pic.twitter.com/O2fQ4MLzQQ
— Zhuhai Championships (@ZhuhaiChampions) September 24, 2019

First ATP level win for Andy Murray since January. Pretty much broke his opponent physically in that deciding set, 6-1. Some vintage defence, scurrying, plenty to be encouraged about.
— Mike Dickson (@Mike_Dickson_DM) September 24, 2019

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Since undergoing hip replacement surgery after the Australian Open, Murray went 0-2 at the ATP level and 2-1 at the ATP Challenger level. He fared better in doubles, winning Queens Club in his first tournament back.

First @ATP_Tour singles win for @andy_murray since hip surgery 💪

That was good for the soul.

🎥 @TennisTV | @ZhuhaiChampions pic.twitter.com/yU9DlYn7GQ
— cinch Championships (@QueensTennis) September 24, 2019

Murray is ranked No. 413 after being able to play just five events in 2019. He'll take on Alex de Minaur in the next round in Zhuhai.

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"Hip hip Murray!": Murray gets first ATP win of comeback