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Andy Murray loses possible farewell match at Australian Open to Roberto Bautista Agut

Andy Murray produced a superb fightback in what might have been his final match but eventually lost in five sets to Roberto Bautista Agut in the Australian Open first round.

The Briton, who is hoping to play at Wimbledon, battled brilliantly before losing 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-7 (4-7) 6-2.

Murray, 31, struggled early on, but had the Melbourne Arena crowd roaring as he took the third and fourth sets.

He said on Friday he would retire this year because of a chronic hip problem.

More to follow.