Andy Murray Receives Last-Minute Changes at Rolex Paris Masters 2021

Former World No.1 Andy Murray has played six tournaments after the US Open 2021. The British star wants to play as much tennis as possible and thus, will feature at the Rolex Paris Masters 2021 as well.

Even though Andy Murray hasn’t won a single tournament in 2021, his gameplay has improved to a great extent. It is because of this reason that many fans are backing him ahead of the upcoming ATP 1000 Masters tournament in Paris.

Andy Murray will now play against Dominic Koepfer in the first round of Rolex Paris Masters 2021

Murray was supposed to play against America’s Jenson Brooksby in the first round of the Rolex Paris Masters 2021. However, he withdrew from the tournament at the last minute.

Andy will play with Koepfer. https://t.co/c2CGG3M9Nk

— Andy Murray Fan Club (@MagicMurrayFans) November 1, 2021

Although Brooksby has withdrawn from the Rolex Paris Masters 2021, Murray will not be getting a bye. Instead, he will now be playing against Germany’s Dominik Koepfer in Paris- who recently took the place of the American player. The match will be taking place today and will start at 7:30 local time.

Oct 8, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Andy Murray (GBR) hits a shot against Adrian Mannarino (FRA) at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

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Murray v Koepfer: Head-to-Head

Interestingly, both the players haven’t faced each other in any professional tennis match before the Rolex Paris Masters 2021. Thus, it will be their first battle on the court and both will want to extend an early dominance over the other.

Tennis – ATP 500 – Hamburg European Open – Am Rothenbaum, Hamburg, Germany – July 14, 2021. Germany’s Dominik Koepfer in action during his round of 16 match against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Cathrin Mueller

Fans are eagerly waiting for an epic clash between Andy Murray and Dominik Koepfer. They have huge expectations from the 3-time Grand Slam champion and want him to deliver an incredible performance today. Will he be able to conquer Paris this year?

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