“Andy Murray’s draws keep giving this year” – Twitter reacts as two-time Wimbledon champion sets up mouthwatering clash with Fabio Fognini in Rome

Andy Murray will face Fabio Fognini in the first round of the Italian Masters.

“Andy Murray’s draws keep giving this year” – Twitter reacts as two-time Wimbledon champion sets up mouthwatering clash with Fabio Fognini in Rome

Andy Murray, Fabio Fognini

Andy Murray `had a major breakthrough last week when he claimed the Challenger title in France. The three-time Grand Slam champion defeated Tommy Paul in the final in three sets to cap off a promising week. He will now head into the 2023 Italian Masters, hoping to build on his newly gained confidence.

Andy Murray was again handed a tough draw in Rome, as he faces clay-court specialist Fabio Fognini in the first-round encounter. The first-round matchup is all set to be a mouth-watering prospect, as the two players do not share the greatest of bonds on the court. The duo has had altercations in the past, with Andy Murray also asking the Italian to ‘shut up’ during their meeting a couple of years ago.

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Fans on Twitter were left flattered by Andy Murray’s first-round opponent, and are already looking forward to the encounter. Novak Djokovic makes his return after missing out on the last couple of tournaments. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz enters the tournament as the sheer favorite, given his dominance in the last couple of weeks.

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Andy Murray receives a tough draw at the 2023 Italian Masters

Andy Murray
Andy Murray

Given how things have shaped up in 2023, Andy Murray and difficult draws are no strangers. Fans on Twitter were quick to react to the Italian Open draw, with Murray and Fognini headlining the first round of matches.

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Andy Murray did not have the best start to the clay court season before his triumph in France last week. The two-time Wimbledon champion was knocked out in the first round of the Madrid and Monte Carlo Masters. However, he would look to have a decent run in Rome in the upcoming couple of weeks, before heading into the all-important French Open.

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