Murray Wins 1st Match in 6 Weeks in Barcelona

Wildcard, Marcel Granollers-Pujol (291) should have been a breeze to defeat, but it took Andy Murray 3 sets to win 4-6 6-4 6-2.

A combination of factors worked to make this a struggle for Murray. Gusting winds, a reduced training schedule after recovering from injury and illness and a lack of practice on clay.

After losing the first set and going a break down in the second, things were looking ominous. But as is so often the case, Murray raised his game and won four of the next five games to take the second set.

An potentially epic last set drifted away as Granollers-Pujol took a medical break at 1-0 down, suffering from cramp in both legs.

Having some experience with the condition, Andy Murray may have felt some sympathy as, at times, Granollers-Pujol was reduced to playing almost on one leg.

Next up is the number 5 seed, David Ferrer (12). A tough game, certainly, but Andy Murray is never happier then when he's fighting against the odds.

Sources:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...
http://sport.independent.co.uk/tennis...
http://today.reuters.co.uk/news...