It was the first time in three years that the 34-year-old had managed to play a single match on grass in front of a home crowd – and the first time he had competed since March due to a groin injury.
Murray underwent a hip resurfacing operation in 2019 – his second hip operation in just over a year – in an effort to save his career, but nagging injuries continued to hinder his return.
The Scot then tested positive at Covid-19 in January, forcing him to miss the Australian Open in February.
“Look, I like it. I love playing tennis,” Murray said, his voice starting to crack as the crowd offered their support. “Sorry,” she added, wiping the tears from her eyes.
“Obviously, competing is why you put in all the hard work, and in the last few years I haven’t gotten to do it as much as I wanted, so [it’s] Great that I’m here and I can compete again. “
Murray has enjoyed considerable success at Queen’s over the years, winning the Wimbledon warm-up event five times during his career.
Tuesday’s victory was only Murray’s second on the ATP Tour since August, and the three-time Grand Slam winner is hoping to get some form before the start of his home slam on June 28.
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