Andy Murray vs Alex de Minaur RESULT: Monte Carlo Masters score and reaction

Andy Murray begins his clay court swing and Monte Carlo Masters campaign against Alex de Minaur on Monday, after the opening round began on Sunday.

Murray was last seen on the hard courts of Miami when he lost to Dusan Lajovic in the first round, going down in straight sets 6-4, 7-5.

De Minaur has a 2-0 record in matches against the Scot, winning in Zhuhai outdoors and last year’s Laver Cup indoors.

Earlier on Monday, British No 1 Cameron Norrie lost in straight-sets to Francisco Cerundolo but Jack Draper came through his match against Sebastian Baez.

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ANDY MURRAY VS ALEX DE MINAUR LIVE

• Andy Murray opens his clay court season at the Monte Carlo Masters

• FIRST SET! De Minaur storms to first set, 6-1

• He plays Alex de Minaur in his first round match

What next for Andy Murray?

16:19 , Kieran Jackson

The 35-year-old has not confirmed his plans for his next tournament.

It could be as early as next week in Barcelona or Munich, with the next Masters 1000 event in Madrid in two weeks’ time.

Either way, he will have to be a lot better than he was this afternoon.

Alex de Minaur beats Andy Murray 6-1 6-3 in Monte Carlo first round

16:11 , Kieran Jackson

It’s over for Andy Murray in Monte Carlo - Alex de Minaur a deserved winner on Court Rainier III!

A game of lengthy exchanges concludes this match, but it’s representative of the match as a whole with De Minaur coming out on top!

Murray can have no complaints. Largely, an hour and 26 minutes to forget!

Murray holds (Murray 1-6 3-5 De Minaur*)

16:04 , Kieran Jackson

De Minaur was two points away, at 15-30, but Murray finds a way - approaching the net with some success - to hold his serve and forces the Aussie to serve it out...

Is this where the comeback starts?

De Minaur holds to go a game away (*Murray 1-6 2-5 De Minaur)

16:01 , Kieran Jackson

Murray does well, with a vew varied spins and slices, to get to 30-30 but then hits a forehand drop shot into the net - so loose!

After the drop shot, Murray almost apologises to the crowd for that effort! Have you ever seen him do that?!

A final error sees De Minaur get to a game away from a place in the second round.

Murray holds and saves two break points (Murray 1-6 2-4 De Minaur*)

15:55 , Kieran Jackson

The match looks to be virtually sealed by Alex de Minaur at 15-40, but Murray valiantly saves them - and holds to stay within touch!

4-2...

De Minaur holds to 15 (*Murray 1-6 1-4 De Minaur)

15:47 , Kieran Jackson

For all of Murray’s errors, De Minaur has been efficient in his work so far. An hour in, and he’s already two games from victory.

Murray goes wide with a forehand - once again - and trudges over to his bench.

It’ll take a hell of an effort to come back from this point...

De Minaur breaks for 3-1 (Murray 1-6 1-3 De Minaur*)

15:45 , Kieran Jackson

We’re back to first-set Murray there, as he loses his serve to 15!

He does chase down a drop-shot and wins the point but his forehand is all over the place out there and going awry at every opportunity.

A face of frustration we have seen many times etched on the Brit’s face.

De Minaur holds - after hat-gate! (*Murray 1-6 1-2 De Minaur)

15:39 , Kieran Jackson

Entertaining game that!

Murray not happy at 15-15, with his hat falling off during the point but with De Minaur hitting a drop shot straight away - the umpire gives the point to De Minaur!

Murray then hits a brilliant pass at 40-15, but then hits a drop shot softly into the net.

Murray’s conversation with umpire Carlos Bernades continues at the interval...

Murray holds to level it up (*Murray 1-6 0-1 De Minaur)

15:33 , Kieran Jackson

In the grand scheme of how this match has played out so far, a big hold for Andy Murray.

Far more depth on his groundstrokes and a higher first-serve percentage in that game.

1-1.

De Minaur holds first up in set No 2 (*Murray 1-6 0-1 De Minaur)

15:28 , Kieran Jackson

Point of the match at 30-30, 44 shots in total, with De Minaur sealing it with a pinpoint backhand down the line!

A big serve sees De Minaur hold - but a few more signs of encouragement in that game for Murray. Better depth, mainly.

De Minaur wins the first set! (Murray 1-6 De Minaur*)

15:19 , Kieran Jackson

Nothing short of a shocker that from Andy Murray - 15 unforced errors from the Brit in that set, and a final backhand into the net sees De Minaur break for the third time, and seal the set!

A set to forget for the three-time Grand Slam champion. He has to regroup quickly...

De Minaur a game away from the first set (*Murray 1-5 De Minaur)

15:13 , Kieran Jackson

De Minaur playing a really smart game here, testing Murray’s movement on a surface he has seldom played on in recent years. Drop shots, switches of play, you name it.

Murray, trying to change the line of attack himself, nets a drop shot to give away a fifth game out of six!

Murray gets himself on the board (Murray 1-4 De Minaur*)

15:08 , Kieran Jackson

The former World No 1 finally holds, to 30, as he finally finds his range both on serve and with a few attacking groundstrokes.

De Minaur still with the double break though...

De Minaur stretches his lead (*Murray 0-4 De Minaur)

15:04 , Kieran Jackson

It’s all a bit doom and gloom at the moment for Andy Murray.

De Minaur holds to 15, with the game closed out after Murray misses a routine forehand volley at the net.

Murray yet to get on the board. And he’s only won five points so far!

Andy Murray broken again (Murray 0-3 De Minaur*)

14:58 , Kieran Jackson

De Minaur breaks Murray once again!

De Minaur hits two drop shots to perfection to stay in touch in the game, before Murray nets again with his backhand at 30-30.

And at break point, Murray sends a forehand well long - and De Minaur in complete control!

All in all, Murray yet to get going here. Then again, we know he loves a gruelling, three-set battle... why not skip the first set altogether?!

De Minaur holds to love in his first service game (*Murray 0-2 De Minaur)

14:53 , Kieran Jackson

Very dominant stuff from Alex de Minaur early on here!

Murray struggling to find his range, on both forehand and backhand, while the Aussie seals the hold to love with another convincing overhead!

Andy Murray broken in first game (Murray 0-1 De Minaur*)

14:50 , Kieran Jackson

First blood to Alex De Minaur!

De Minaur wins a lung-buster of a second point with an overhead, before Murray double faults at 15-15.

Murray brings it back to 30-30 but then sends a forehand long and a backhand into the net.

Lack of first serves an issue for the Brit in that game...

Andy Murray out on court in Monte Carlo

14:43 , Kieran Jackson

Andy Murray is now out warming up on Court Rainier III!

He faces Alex de Minaur, 11 years his junior, who has a 2-0 record against the Brit - but they’ve never played on clay!

Murray won the toss and elected to serve!

Cameron Norris lost in the first round in Monte Carlo

14:31 , Kieran Jackson

A disappointing day for the British No 1 in Monte Carlo - he lost in straight sets, 6-3 6-4, to Argentine player Francisco Cerundolo.

Jack Draper did win, though, beating Sebastian Baez 6-3 7-5 on Court des Princes!

Murray set to take to court in Monte Carlo in 10 minutes

14:24 , Kieran Jackson

With Matteo Berrettini having seen off the challenge of Maxime Cressy on Court Rainier III, Murray should be on court in around 10 minutes!

Now all British eyes will be on Murray in the principality...

Andy Murray begins his clay court swing at the Monte Carlo Masters!

14:20 , Kieran Jackson

Andy Murray begins his clay court swing and Monte Carlo Masters campaign against Alex de Minaur on Monday, after the opening round began on Sunday.

Murray was last seen on the hard courts of Miami when he lost to Dusan Lajovic in the first round, going down in straight sets 6-4, 7-5.

De Minaur has a 2-0 record in matches against the Scot, winning in Zhuhai outdoors and last year’s Laver Cup indoors.

Murray is set to take to court at around 2:30pm (BST).