Andy Murray battles past Nikoloz Basilashvili in five sets at Australian Open

Andy Murray roars during his first-round win over Nikoloz Basilashvili (Andy Brownbill/AP)

Andy Murray sh,owed there is plenty of life in him yet as he returned to the court where he was virtually retired three years ago and defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili in five sets to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

The great and the good of tennis were hastily gathered together to make a tribute video for Murray in 2019 after he tearfully laid bare the extent of his hip problems on the eve of the tournament and announced he was considering retiring.