Andy Murray Pulls out Another 3-set Victory at Indian Wells

Andy Murray of Great Britain shakes hands at the net after victory in his match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina in the first round during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on March 9, 2023. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.—Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray remained unbeaten this season in matches that go to a deciding third or fifth set by coming back to beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6–7 (5), 6–1, 6–4 across more than three hours in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday, March 9.

Murray, a 35-year-old who has an artificial hip, faced a pair of break points while serving at 15–40 and already trailing 4–3 in the final set. Convert either of those chances, and Etcheverry would have served for the victory.