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Wimbledon 2019 - Andy Murray doubles live, as he joins Pierre-Hughes Herbert

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ByEurosport

Published 04/07/2019 at 21:11 GMT

Live text updates as Andy Murray competes in the Wimbledon 2019 doubles with Pierre-Hughes Herbert.

Andy Murray (L)

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GAME, SET AND MATCH! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-0 Copil/Humbert.

Andy Murray's bid for a Wimbledon men's double title is up and running after he hit back from a set down alongside Herbert to roar to a four-set triumph in two hours and 28 minutes. There were some early creases for the duo to iron out, but they got it together in set 2 and never looked back. Herbert served out to 30 to ease them into round two, with Murray slapping home a volley to seal it.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 6-4 5-0 Copil/Humbert.

Another sensational crosscourt return from Murray conjures up double break point. Herbert then nails a forehand down the line and it's all-but over. The Frenchman will now serve for a bagel, and most importantly, the match.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 6-4 4-0 Copil/Humbert.

Murray cruises to a love hold and this pairing is beginning to look rather good after some early teething problems.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 6-4 3-0 Copil/Humbert.

Murray and Herbert are on course for round two! It's a double break as Copil volleys wide before dragging a pick-up the same way after Muzza had made deuce with a sizzling return winner.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 6-4 2-0 Copil/Humbert.

It's no easy hold but the scoreboard is all that matters and Herbert gets the job done in the end to back up the early break. Muzza and Herb in control.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 6-4 1-0 Copil/Humbert.

No let off for Humbert as is serve cracks after coming under epic scrutiny. Muzza and Herb can't make any of their first four break points count, but some incredible hands and reach from PHH see him angle a quite brilliant winner to get Set 4 off to a flyer under the roof!

Set! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 6-4 Copil/Humbert.

Herbert and Murray are one set away from round two! Herbert comes under no real pressure and can afford a double fault at 40-0, as they get the job done on their second set point as a return flies way long.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 5-4 Copil/Humbert.

Copil poses the serve-out question with a hold from deuce after Muzza and Herb had pegged them back from 40-15 down. Over to Herbert now to serve for the set.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 5-3 Copil/Humbert.

It's a love hold under the Murray belt and they are one game away from a two-sets-to-one lead. This partnership has gone from strength to strength as the match has progressed.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 4-3 Copil/Humbert.

Humbert follows suit with his own love hold. No look-in for Muzza and Herbert, who have been returning with interest in the past set and a half.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 4-2 Copil/Humbert.

More super serving from Herbert claims a love hold and maintains the Muzz-Herb advantage.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 3-2 Copil/Humbert.

Copil thunders an ace down the middle T to take the game from deuce and stay in touch after a double fault for 30-30 had put them in danger once more.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 3-1 Copil/Humbert.

The momentum continues for Muzza and PHH as the Scot claims a hold to 15 to consolidate. A lovely stun volley at the net once again demonstrates Murray's quick hands.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 2-1 Copil/Humbert.

After a quick exchange of holds, Humbert's serve is undone to 15 as he dumps Herbert's return into the net when he could have left it to go long.

Set! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 6-1 Copil/Humbert.

Muzza finds some big serves and Herbert does the business with an overhead at the net as the duo take the set for a breadstick and tie the match.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 5-1 Copil/Humbert.

Herbert produces some incredible reactions at the net to finally clinch a game where they had four break opportunities. Murray will now serve for the set.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 4-1 Copil/Humbert.

Muzza and PHH stay in charge with the latter reeling off a strong hold.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 3-1 Copil/Humbert.

It's a hold to 15 to reduce the arrears.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 3-0 Copil/Humbert.

It's another rollercoaster of a game, but Murray fends off BP before they eventually back up the break from deuce.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 2-0 Copil/Humbert.

They are back in business. Murray and Herbert step it up in Set 2 and have an important early break.

Murray/Herbert 4-6 1-0 Copil/Humbert.

It takes some doing from 30-0 and 40-30, but Herbert finally gets the hold after a real face off from deuce.

SET! - Murray/Herbert 4-6 Copil/Humbert.

It's a love hold for Copil and Humbert, who have risen to and enjoyed this occasion so far. Muzza will have to come from behind to keep his men's doubles dream alive.

Murray/Herbert 4-5 Copil/Humbert.

Herbert finds some smart deliveries and the serve-out question is posed with the minimum of fuss.

Murray/Herbert 3-5 Copil/Humbert.

A delightful slice, angled volley from Muzza earns his side a break point, but they can't convert. Humbert eventually digs out the hold from deuce and they are one away from a one-set lead.

Murray/Herbert 3-4 Copil/Humbert.

Murray's serve is exposed by more good returning, but this time they rally to hit back from 0-30 down to stay in touch with a hold from deuce.

Murray/Herbert 2-4 Copil/Humbert.

Copil conjures up a hold to 15 and Murray and Herbert's fledgling partnership is in trouble.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 2-3 Copil/Humbert.

It's a real tussle from deuce after Muzza and Co fend off two break points, but Humbert finds a gap between the players to drill home a forehand on the third opportunity.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 2-2 Copil/Humbert.

Murray and Herbert bite straight back, making it count on third of a three break points.

Break! - Murray/Herbert 1-2 Copil/Humbert.

Murray's first service game ends in dismay as he comes undone by some fine returning. Herbert saves two break points with fine work at the net, but they can't fend off a third.

Murray/Herbert 1-1 Copil/Humbert.

All square as Copil follows suit with some of his own fine serving.

Murray/Herbert 1-0 Copil/Humbert.

Super serving from Herbert. He lands four consecutive first serves and Murray swats away a volley to claim the game.
Herbert will serve first.
Hello and welcome to live updates of round one of the men's doubles. Andy Murray is back at Wimbledon alongside Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The pair take on Marius Copil Romanian and Ugo Humbert in a match that will feature on Court One.
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