Murray, Evans Advance After Dramatic Comeback

Andy Murray and Dan Evans staged a remarkable comeback in the first round of the men’s doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Japan's Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori 2-6, 7-6(5), 11-9. The British duo faced five match points at 4-9 in the deciding tie-break but rallied to win seven consecutive points, securing their place in the second round. Murray, competing in what he has indicated will be his final tournament, previously withdrew from the singles draw to focus on doubles. Despite a challenging match where they trailed significantly, both players showcased their resilience and team spirit. They will next compete against either the eighth-seeded pair of Arthur Fils and Ugo Humbert or Belgium's Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen. The match highlighted Murray's enduring fighting spirit, evoking memories of his past comebacks throughout his illustrious career.