Tennis-Victorious Murray says 4am finishes are farcical

Jan 19, 2023; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Andy Murray of Great Britain serves against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia on day four of the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray said tennis must look at avoiding late-night finishes after completing a remarkable Australian Open victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis at 4.05am on Friday morning.

The former world number one battled back from two sets and 2-5 down to claim a remarkable 4-6 6-7(4) 7-6(5) 6-3 7-5 victory and move into the third round.