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Feb 2, 2021 6:19 AM
(Reuters) - Nick Kyrgios shook off some rust to come from behind and beat France s Alexandre Muller 3-6 6-4 7-6(4) at the ATP Murray River Open on Tuesday as the Australian made his return to the court for the first time in nearly a year.
The ATP 250 event is a warm-up tournament for players who have travelled to Melbourne for the Australian Open which begins on Monday.
Kyrgios last played in February last year in Acapulco before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the tour and the 25-year-old did not travel overseas for the U.S. Open or the rescheduled French Open.
Tennis: Nadal sidelined, team Djokovic wins to open ATP Cup defense
February 2, 2021 (Mainichi Japan)
Serbia s Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Canada s Denis Shapovalov in their ATP Cup match in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Rafael Nadal didn t make it for Spain s ATP Cup opener because of a sore back, deciding it wasn t worth the risk a week ahead of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic did double-time for defending champion Serbia, meanwhile, winning singles and doubles matches Tuesday to ensure a 2-1 comeback win over Canada. The top two players in men s tennis took different approaches to their fine-tuning at the start of a hectic week of preparation for the season s first major.
Novak Djokovic continues unbeaten record at ATP Cup as Rafael Nadal pulls out February 2 2021, 12.13pm
Novak Djokovic claimed a 7-5 7-5 victory over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov at the ATP Cup (Hamish Blair/AP)
Novak Djokovic continued his unbeaten record at the ATP Cup but Rafael Nadal caused concern by pulling out of Spain’s opening contest with a sore back.
The world number two had been due to feature in Spain’s clash with hosts Australia at Melbourne Park but wrote on Twitter: “Hi all, we have decided with Team Spain and my team, to not play today the first match of the ATP Cup here in Melbourne since I have a stiff low back.