Andy Murray vs Holger Rune LIVE: Result and reaction from pre-Wimbledon exhibition

Andy Murray was beaten in his final match before Wimbledon as Holger Rune won 6-4 6-4 in their exhibition match at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at Hurlingham. Murray was unable to use his superior experience on grass to his advantage as the 20-year-old Dane broke late in the first set and early in the second on his way to victory.

The 36-year-old Murray will now head to Wimbledon on the back of a mixed grass-court campaign that has brought titles at Challenger events at Surbiton and Nottingham, but has been followed by two defeats in a row following his first-round exit at Queen’s to Alex de Minuar and this loss to the world No 6 Rune at Hurlingham Club.

It will be a reminder of the challenge that awaits Murray in SW19, with the two-time Wimbledon champion set to be unseeded and at the mercy of Friday’s draw. Follow live scores and updates as Andy Murray faces Holger Rune ahead of Wimbledon

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune LIVE: Latest Hurlingham Club updates

• Andy Murray beaten by Holger Rune in pre-Wimbledon exhibition

• Rune defeats Murray 6-4 6-4 ahead of start of SW19 on Monday

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune LIVE

Wednesday 28 June 2023 13:30 , Jamie Braidwood

Andy Murray continues his Wimbledon preparations as he takes on rising star Holger Rune at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at Hurlingham.

The 36-year-old has looked impressive on grass this season following titles at Surbiton and Nottingham, before he was bundled out of Queen’s in the first round by eventual finalist Alex de Minaur.

Rune is one the game’s rising stars but the 20-year-old is still finding his feet on grass: the Dane only won his first match on grass last week at Queen’s, before going on to reach the semi-finals where he also lost to De Minaur.

Murray has opted for extra match practice ahead of his return to SW19, where he will be unseeded in Friday’s draw. Hurlingham frequently attracts the world’s best players and Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic this week.

Follow live scores and updates as Andy Murray faces Holger Rune ahead of Wimbledon

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune LIVE

Wednesday 28 June 2023 13:31 , Jamie Braidwood

When is Andy Murray vs Holger Rune?

The match is the opening match of the day at Hurlingham lub and gets underway from 2:30pm on Wednesday 28 June.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune LIVE

Wednesday 28 June 2023 13:31 , Jamie Braidwood

How can I watch Andy Murray vs Holger Rune?

It will be available to watch live on the Hurlingham Club website.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune LIVE

Wednesday 28 June 2023 13:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle

We are deep in the thick of Wimbledon warm-up action, with the grass courts around the United Kingdom all abuzz over the last fortnight. This week’s exhibition at Hurlingham may lack the competitive stakes of Queen’s, Nottingham and Eastbourne but nonetheless offers some of the top men’s professionals useful time on the west London lawns - and Cameron Norrie looked in good touch against Frances Tiafoe yesterday.

Cameron Norrie beats Frances Tiafoe at Tennis Classic exhibition event

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune LIVE

Wednesday 28 June 2023 13:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Down in Eastbourne, meanwhile, Katie Boulter saw her preparations dented by defeat to Petra Martic, though the ambitious British number one remains confident she is in good shape ahead of Wimbledon.

Katie Boulter ‘very happy’ with Wimbledon build-up despite early exits

Wimbledon seeds revealed

Wednesday 28 June 2023 13:44 , Harry Latham-Coyle

And here are the names to know ahead of things getting underway at Wimbledon next week - Carlos Alcaraz is the first men’s top seed not named Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray in 20 years.

John McEnroe believes Andy Murray is still among top dozen players on grass

Wednesday 28 June 2023 13:54 , Harry Latham-Coyle

What of Andy Murray’s chances at Wimbledon, then? Well, there have been hints of Murray’s best form during this summer lawn swing, with twin titles in Surbiton and Nottingham, and defeat to Alex de Minaur at Queen’s last week looks better in retrospect given the Australian’s run to the final. One man who thinks Murray could roll back the years is John McEnroe, ready for another commentary stint on the BBC and confident the British faithful could enjoy a good showing from an old favourite.

“I put him in the top dozen players that understand what it takes to compete and do well on grass,” said McEnroe. “So from that alone, if he gets a couple breaks here and there and gets going, who knows what could happen? Winning it, that’s a big ask, but you never know.

“I’m amazed that he’s been able to get back and it’s been a long, hard road. I’m pulling for him to do something.”

Nick Kyrgios shows support for potential Saudi investment in tennis

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Nick Kyrgios has backed potential investment in tennis from Saudi Arabia as the PIF set their sights on another venture within sports.

After the seismic deal with the PGA Tour to further its influence in golf, the PIF are reported to be in discussions over further involvement in tennis.

Kyrgios, the world No. 33 and 2022 Wimbledon finalist, has expressed his support for foreign investment, stating: “Finally. They see the value. We are going to get paid what we deserve to get paid.”

‘Finally’: Nick Kyrgios shows support for potential Saudi investment in tennis

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:11 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Right, not too far away now from Andy Murray and Holger Rune striding out under rather gloomy Hurlingham skies. After weeks of heat, the British weather has just started to take a turn for the worse over the last couple of days, with a bit of rain forecast tomorrow in the south east. Things look clear for week one of Wimbledon as things stand.

Down in Eastbourne, Coco Gauff has begun well against Jodie Burrage - the American will serve to close out the first set at 5-1.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Holger Rune looked tidy enough on the grass at Queen’s last week - the young Dane is still something of a newbie on the surface, parlaying a first win into a maiden grass semi-final.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:26 , Harry Latham-Coyle

This will be a useful encounter for Rune, having to try and work out a wily grass court veteran. Neither player will quite be at full tilt, you’d imagine, given the rather more important business come five miles to the south next week, but each could do with a solid showing to just bolster the confidence a little more after encouraging summer seasons so far.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Coco Gauff has tied up the first set against Jodie Burrage and is on her way to the second, too, breaking early to take a 2-0 lead and beginning to canter towards the quarter finals in Eastbourne.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:39 , Harry Latham-Coyle

At Hurlingham, things are running a little behind schedule, with no sign yet of either player, though there are a few staff out on court beginning to ready themselves.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle

First though, a Giorgio Armani sponsored event requires some very pretty people to wander about in expensive clothing - long backs, even strides, perfect posture.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:48 , Harry Latham-Coyle

And still we wait. Such is life in exhibition tennis at a private members’ club in west London.

It’s all over in Eastbourne, though - simple enough for Coco Gauff against Jodie Burrage, who couldn’t contend with the American’s class. Gauff is through to the quarter-finals. and a potential meeting with Jessica Pegula.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:51 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The models simply do not stop coming. After each of them has completed a first lap of the court, out they all come together, phased in gradual colour variation. The crowd seem a trifle bemused with the match start pushed back even further.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:53 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Right, the models have disappeared back to the racks, replaced by the ball children, who saunter to their spots. They are followed by the line judges, waddling into position as a couple more tournament sponsors are thanked.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:56 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The line judges rather lacked the smooth gaits of the models, if you were wondering. It must be hard on the legs, standing stooped for so long.

The ball children practice a few rolls, knee down, arm straight - smooth enough.

The clouds have just cleared a little, by the looks of things. It’s reasonably sticky though, with the humidity high.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 14:57 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Andy Murray gets a few polite whoops as he follows Holger Rune out, Head in hand. Rune rummages around in his bag for his Babolat.

Andy Murray vs Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The two players get the joints moving with a gentle knock up. Half-an-hour after the scheduled start time, it would appear action is imminent.

Andy Murray 0-0 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:04 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Andy Murray will serve first.

He lands his first up the centre, but reliniquishes control of the point with a shallow forehand. Rune overcooks his drop shot but still draws an error, Murray prodding into the top of the net. 0-15.

Andy Murray 1-0 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A swiped forehand return levels things up, but Rune produces a beauty across court, beating a grunting Murray, whose lunge isn’t long enough to retrieve a nicely controlled forehand winner.

But a second error on that side gifts Murray another point. That’s pushed long, too - 40-30.

Murray just struggling a little to get down, it would appear, conceding deuce with a slightly stiff slice backhand as Rune moves towards the net.

But a well managed point earns the Scot another chance to close out the opening game, which he duly does as Rune blocks a backhand wide.

Andy Murray 1-1 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:11 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Where Murray had to toil, Holger Rune finds things rather easier to get on the board, rushing rapidly to a hold to 15.

Andy Murray 2-1 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A lackadaisical forehand into the net sees Andy Murray fall behind again in his second service game, the veteran not quite putting the power through. Holger Rune, conversely, has the opposite problem, launching into an attempted forehand winner and biffing it a foot too far.

The two trade points to deuce, before Murray raises a hand of apology after swatting an overhead winner into a spectator in the second row. No harm done, it would appear, and the game is his as Rune lifts a lob long.

Andy Murray 2-2 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:22 , Harry Latham-Coyle

One of the line judges lets out an almost anguished cry as what looks a smart Andy Murray passing shot skips off the tramline grass. Only an inch or so out, at most.

A tweener! Entirely unneccessary from Holger Rune, reflecting the low stakes on this contest, with the Dane happy enough to concede a point at 40-0, knowing he can simply square affairs again with an ace.

Andy Murray 3-2 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Better from Andy Murray, beginning to get those legs moving. He pushes a forehand down the centre as Holger Rune guesses right, wrongly, as the Scot approaches the net.

A serve on the line allows Murray a simple serve-and-volley winner, and the chalk flies again as he slams one down the centre to hold in comfort.

Andy Murray 3-3 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle

That’s a glorious lob from Andy Murray, an arc of triumph over an eager Holger Rune, who had hurried to the net ready to finish the point off.

And here’s a glimpse for Murray, earning a break point. A second serve, too...emphatically put away by the Dane to shut the door.

Another chance to breach Rune’s service comes and goes in a wafty forehand that ends up in the net’s embrace. Rune eventually holds, but that’s the first time that Murray has really challenged his serve.

Andy Murray 4-3 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Those Andy Murray misses threaten to prove costly as he again falls into difficulty in his next service game, but a backhand across court wrong foots a skidding Rune, saving a break point.

Rune seems mildly surprised when a Murray serve down the centre is called good. There’s no doubt about that one, though, a hint of slice as Rune plays no shot to be aced twice in two points.

Seven games, seven holds.

Andy Murray 4-4 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:51 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Tit for tat once more. Four apiece, with Rune clenching a fist of celebration.

Andy Murray 4-5 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:54 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Holger Rune breaks! It’s loose from Andy Murray, slicing a low backhand into the net and then double faulting. Rune nudges ahead and will serve for the first set.

Andy Murray 4-6 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 15:57 , Harry Latham-Coyle

And the first set is his! Holger Rune takes it 6-4 with a confident hold to love.

Solid enough from both players thus far, but Rune has been the more consistently threatening, particularly when attacking Andy Murray’s second serve. Four saved break points help, too.

Andy Murray 4-6, 0-1 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:03 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Groans from the Hurlingham crowd - Andy Murray can do whatever he likes with a Ruud block that sits up invitingly about five yards beyond the net, but the Scot wobbles a feeble drop shot into the net.

And here comes Holger. It’s back-to-back breaks either side of securing the first set.

Andy Murray 4-6, 0-2 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:07 , Harry Latham-Coyle

That’s more to the crowd’s liking, Murray moving niftily to his left and fizzing a stinger up the line. It proves the only real cheer of the game as Rune extends his advantage.

Andy Murray 4-6, 1-2 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A much needed hold for Andy Murray stops the rot, the Scot slumping down into his chair and taking three deep draws from his water bottle. Work to be done to fight his way back into this one with Rune growing in comfort game-by-game.

Andy Murray 4-6, 1-3 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:13 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Rune is prepared to play more proactively in points now, forcing Murray on the defensive. An authoritative overhead has his opponent almost jumping for cover and a two-game lead restored.

Andy Murray 4-6, 2-3 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle

There is some fight left in Murray, though, the Scot lifting with the crowd, firmly in his favour as is ever the case on any British court. “Come on Andy,” a woman cries as her man pops a backhand into the net, but a well directed serve is enough to narrow the gap down again.

Still a break behind.

Andy Murray 4-6, 2-4 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A groan with every stroke in an extended rally from Murray, playing passively and asking Rune to make an error, which does eventually come. But Rune’s serve is starting to become more and more of a weapon - Murray is motionless as the Dane spears one across him.

Two more unreturned serves and another game goes Rune’s way.

Andy Murray 4-6, 3-4 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:28 , Harry Latham-Coyle

New balls for Andy Muray to enjoy, sent across the net with a mighty thwack as he goes 30-0 up. And there’s a third consecutive point, an anxious look to the line as his drop volley drifts replaced by a more pleased disposition as it lands safely.

Back to deuce! Murray slaps at his heels, furious at himself for letting Rune back in the game, a double fault included in a sequence that displeases the Scot.

“Harder! Come on!” is Murray’s next cry as he struggles to correct his errors. An obliging Rune makes two unforced mistakes of his own to allow his opponent to escape from a bit of a predicament.

Andy Murray 4-6, 3-5 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:33 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Now then. Hope for Murray? Rune scuds a forehand into the meshed divider before the veteran shows him how it is done with a much smoother version of a similar stroke to get to 0-30.

But, as has been the case throughout this match, Rune lifts his game as Murray gets a sniff at a chance, taking the next four points and to within a game of victory.

Andy Murray 4-6, 4-5 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:38 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Deft from Holger Rune, darting up to the net and narrowing the angles before producing a cleverly cut backhand volley. Deuce.

Just wide! Rune reacts superbly to get the strings in the way of a fierce forehand destined to hit him right between the eyes, and nearly manages to fashion a winner out of it, too, but it comes down half-a-foot wide.

Murray keeps the light shining for one more game at least.

Andy Murray 4-6, 4-6 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:43 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A serve drags Andy Murray wide, with his clawed forehand failing to clear the net. Now up the centre...same result, 30-0 without Holger Rune having to rally.

Staring defeat in the face, Murray lifts the MPH on his forehand side, forcing two low skews from the Dane that burrow up the centre.

What a lob! That’s magnificent from Rune, earning match point by digging out a remarkable winner as Murray had looked ready to finish things at the net.

And that’s that - Murray can’t clear his opponent with his own lofted shot, and an overhead smash seals a straight sets victory.

Andy Murray 4-6, 4-6 Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

“It was great, a lot of fun,” Holger Rune says of his victory. “In the week before a grand slam, it is good to do these kind of matches. Big credit to [Andy Murray] - it is always difficult playing him. Today was a fun match. We both fought to the end.

“It’s going to be good fun at Wimbledon. It is a big confidence boost to be sixth seed. I’ve had good grass court preparation so hopefully I can do my best.”

Andy Murray reacts to 4-6, 4-6 defeat to Holger Rune

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:49 , Harry Latham-Coyle

“He’s a top player. It’s great to play these matches a few days out from Wimbledon against one of the top players in the world. It keeps you very sharp. Obviously, I’d have liked to have done a bit better today but there was some good stuff in there. Hopefully I can build on that.

[On the pressure of being Andy Murray entering Wimbledon week]: “Nowadays it is alright. Ten years ago it was a little bit different, more expectation, more pressure. The last few weeks haven’t been too bad. I get to spend a lot of time at home with my family so it’s quite easy to switch off.

[On some encouraging performances and two titles already during this grass court swing] “It’s the first time in about 12 months that I played that many matches in a short period of time. Beyond the matches, my body held up pretty well.”

Andy Murray beaten by Holger Rune in pre-Wimbledon exhibition

Wednesday 28 June 2023 16:56 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A useful hit out for both men ahead of the more serious stuff to come next week. Holger Rune continues to build his confidence on grass - he’s working out how best to manufacture winning positions in points, and looked tidy enough without being at full tilt today.

As for Andy Murray, the legs still look good. He’d like a kind first round draw to ease into Wimbledon week, though - and here’s a reminder of when we’ll find out the bracket...

When is the Wimbledon draw and what are the seeds?

Andy Murray beaten in straight sets by Holger Rune in final Wimbledon tune-up

Wednesday 28 June 2023 17:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Andy Murray’s final warm-up for Wimbledon ended in a straight sets defeat to world number six Holger Rune at the Hurlingham Club.

The two-time Wimbledon champion, who opted for some extra match play following his first-round exit at Queen’s Club last week, was beaten 6-4 6-4 at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic.

Murray moved well on court against his 20-year-old opponent but could not capitalise on his chances, notably four break points in the sixth game of a tight opening set.

A double fault from the 36-year-old gifted Rune the first break of the contest and he was ultimately unable to battle back after dropping serve in the first game of the second.

Murray had won 10 successive matches in claiming back-to-back grass-court titles in Surbiton and Nottingham before suffering an early exit at Queen’s at the hands of Alex De Minaur.

Andy Murray beaten in straight sets by Holger Rune in final Wimbledon tune-up