Andy Murray responds to Casper Ruud’s tribute as Norwegian advances to US Open 2024 3R
Andy Murray took note of Casper Ruud’s tribute and reposted it on X. The 37-year-old, however, jokingly warned the youngster that he might face hip issues if he continued to win such points.
“Love to see it 😄😄 what a point!❤️ Word of warning though….Keep doing that for a few more years and you’ll end up with hips like me too! 🦿🦾” Murray wrote on X
Casper Ruud managed to win the point and the fourth-set tiebreak to advance into the third round of the 2024 US Open. He defeated Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(3) in two hours and 55 minutes.China’s Shang Juncheng awaits the Norwegian in the third round. Juncheng defeated Alexander Bublik 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round and Roberto Carballés Baena 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(2) in the second round.This will be the first encounter between the pair on tour and the winner will face either Taylor Fritz or Francisco Comesana in the fourth round.