Andy Murray
World No 2 tennis player Andy Murray secured his place in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday for the seventh year in a row, after defeating Australian Bernard Tomic. The Scot also rallied past Spaniard David Ferrer on Tuesday to advance to Friday’s semifinals.
Murray defeated Tomic 6-4, 6-4, 7-6. On Saturday evening, his father-in-law, Nigel Sears, collapsed on another court while Murray was fighting for his place in the fourth round.
Sears was released from the hospital on Sunday after undergoing tests and was flying home on Monday night. His daughter Kim is currently at home expecting her and Murray’s first baby next month.
Murray stated that he had just decided on Monday to continue playing in the tournament.
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If the news about Nigel’s health was not positive, then “there was absolutely no chance I would have kept playing,” he said. “It certainly wasn’t straightforward. I’m just glad he’s on his way home now and can be back with his family.”
Murray also told the BBC: “Me and Nige are very close. We spend a lot of time together. I’ve known him longer than I’ve known Kim almost, because of what he does. It was tough.”
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