EASTBOURNE, England — Andy Murray beat Stan Wawrinka, 6-1, 6-3, at the Eastbourne International on Monday in the second match of his comeback from long-term hip problems.
Murray returned last week at the Queen’s Club after 11 months out and lost to Nick Kyrgios in the first round.
Wawrinka’s erratic serve proved his downfall. Although he hit eight aces, he double-faulted four times, including on match point.
Wawrinka has also missed much of the past year because of injury, including three months before his latest return last month.
Murray’s last success came in the fourth round of Wimbledon on July 10, 2017, when he was No.