"It's a first" - Boris Becker reacts to Andy Murray's straight-sets win against Radu Albot at Indian Wells 2023

Former German tennis player Boris Becker recently commented on Andy Murray's impressive straight-sets win against Radu Albot at the 2023 Indian Wells tournament. The match was Murray's first straight-sets victory of the season and his first since October 2022.

Prior to his recent win against Albot, Andy Murray had secured seven victories this year, all of which were in the deciding sets. Among these wins were five matches with scorelines of 7-6 or 7-5 in the final set, as well as two grueling five-set marathons at the Australian Open.

In his most recent match at Indian Wells, Murray faced off against Argentinian Tomas Etcheverry in a match that lasted over three hours. Despite losing the first set 6-7(5), Murray rallied to win the next two sets 6-1, 6-4, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory.

German tennis legend Boris Becker reacted to Murray winning in straight-sets against the Moldavian by posting the news on social media and writing that it was the first of the year for the Brit.

"It's a first ... this year," Becker wrote in his Instagram story.

Boris Becker's Instagram story

Earlier, Becker had commended Andy Murray for his impressive comeback on the tour. The German believes that Murray's current form is exceptional and that he has the potential to make a significant impact at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

"I still have ambitions of winning tournaments and having deep runs in major events" - Andy Murray

Andy Murray at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open

Before the Indian Wells tournament, Andy Murray expressed his unwavering ambition to win tournaments and make deep runs in upcoming Major events, despite facing injuries and personal setbacks. Despite these challenges, Murray remains determined to succeed and is committed to putting in the hard work necessary to achieve his goals.

Murray also revealed that he is experiencing age-related health issues, which requires him to be cautious while on tour. It is imperative for him to be mindful of his physical limitations and take the necessary precautions to ensure his well-being in the long run.

"At my age and with some of the issues that I’ve got, I do have to be mindful of those things, and I can’t just keep going until something happens," the former World No.1 said.

However, Murray expressed aspirations of pushing through and making it big in upcoming tournaments, including the Grand Slams.

"But I still have ambitions of winning tournaments and having deep runs in major events, winning a certain number of matches in my career," conveyed the Brit.

The three-time Grand Slam champion will next face compatriot Jack Draper in the Round of 32 at the Indian Wells Open.