"That's how you get it done when nobody thinks you can" - Tennis fans in awe of Andy Murray lifting first title of 2023 at Provence Challenger

Andy Murray won his first ATP Challenger Tour title since 2005 on Sunday (May 7), defeating Tommy Paul in a deciding set at the 2023 Open Aix Provence.The Scot, who received a late wild card into the second-tier tournament after losing in the first round of the Madrid Open, won 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 in an hour and 56 minutes in his first clay-court final since the 2016 French Open.The victory will push him closer to the top 40 in the world, increasing his chances of being seeded for Wimbledon later this summer, a tournament he has won twice before.ATP Challenger Tour@ATPChallengerWhat. A. Week. Andy Murray scores his third Top 20 win of 2023 to claim the title in Aix-en-Provence #ATPChallenger | @OpenduPaysdAix34472What. A. Week. 👏Andy Murray scores his third Top 20 win of 2023 to claim the title in Aix-en-Provence #ATPChallenger | @OpenduPaysdAix https://t.co/PtkTfJssuvTennis fans took to Twitter to express their joy in view of Andy Murray's title win. One user praised the Brit for defeating top players despite having metal hip surgery and stated that his victories will never not be impressive.&quot;Legend still out there beating top players with a metal hip. Will never not be impressive,&quot; the user wrote.Jarron Brady@jb2bradyLegend still out there beating top players with a metal hip. Will never not be impressive twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoAndy Murray beats top 20 Tommy Paul, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to win the Aix-en-Provence challenger 175.- Biggest title since Antwerp 250 in 2019- 1st clay title since Rome 20161146Andy Murray beats top 20 Tommy Paul, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to win the Aix-en-Provence challenger 175.- Biggest title since Antwerp 250 in 2019- 1st clay title since Rome 2016 https://t.co/LWaUjBoLUrLegend still out there beating top players with a metal hip. Will never not be impressive twitter.com/josemorgado/st…Another user praised the 35-year-old for demonstrating that he is far from finished, despite being constantly dismissed by many people.&quot;1,295. That's how many days have passed since Andy Murray last won a title in Antwerp 2019. In that time, he's been retired off by many and dismissed by others and he always, always, ALWAYS f**king believed. That's how you get it done when nobody else thinks you can,&quot; the user tweeted.Scott Barclay@BarclayCard181,295.That's how many days have passed since Andy Murray last won a title in Antwerp 2019. In that time, he's been retired off by many and dismissed by others and he always, always, ALWAYS fucking believed.That's how you get it done when nobody else thinks you can. 260241,295.That's how many days have passed since Andy Murray last won a title in Antwerp 2019. In that time, he's been retired off by many and dismissed by others and he always, always, ALWAYS fucking believed.That's how you get it done when nobody else thinks you can. 🔥Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans:Patrícia Albuquerque@PatriciaAbqThe metal hip warrior strikes again. twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoAndy Murray beats top 20 Tommy Paul, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to win the Aix-en-Provence challenger 175.- Biggest title since Antwerp 250 in 2019- 1st clay title since Rome 20161147Andy Murray beats top 20 Tommy Paul, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to win the Aix-en-Provence challenger 175.- Biggest title since Antwerp 250 in 2019- 1st clay title since Rome 2016 https://t.co/LWaUjBoLUrThe metal hip warrior strikes again. twitter.com/josemorgado/st…Neil Drysdale@NeilDrysdaleHe’s still chasing down balls, winning matches, pursuing fresh conquests - and here’s another title for Scotland’s Andy Murray who has now climbed into the top 40 in the world. He has nothing left to prove, but he’s not going gently. He turns 36 this month! twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoAndy Murray beats top 20 Tommy Paul, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to win the Aix-en-Provence challenger 175.- Biggest title since Antwerp 250 in 2019- 1st clay title since Rome 201618833Andy Murray beats top 20 Tommy Paul, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to win the Aix-en-Provence challenger 175.- Biggest title since Antwerp 250 in 2019- 1st clay title since Rome 2016 https://t.co/LWaUjBoLUrHe’s still chasing down balls, winning matches, pursuing fresh conquests - and here’s another title for Scotland’s Andy Murray who has now climbed into the top 40 in the world. He has nothing left to prove, but he’s not going gently. He turns 36 this month! twitter.com/josemorgado/st…nickvid007@nickvid007@josemorgado I admire his desire to play despite knowing he is not the player he was before the serious hip problem. A once great player who gave the big three all they wanted when he was at his best.1@josemorgado I admire his desire to play despite knowing he is not the player he was before the serious hip problem. A once great player who gave the big three all they wanted when he was at his best.Dan Mackey@dannymackey@josemorgado Horrible from Paul after that first set.. feel like he could not find the court and was tired. Happy for Andy!4@josemorgado Horrible from Paul after that first set.. feel like he could not find the court and was tired. Happy for Andy!Rush 🐠 || AIX CHAMPION!!!@drivevolleysI just want to thank every single pundit, tennis fan, and absolutely anyone who has doubted him. THANK YOU because you give him the fuel to prove you wrong!371I just want to thank every single pundit, tennis fan, and absolutely anyone who has doubted him. THANK YOU because you give him the fuel to prove you wrong!Divinity Mode 🇺🇦@jaketennisnut@vanshv2k Well, goddamn. That man is quite something.1@vanshv2k Well, goddamn. That man is quite something.Jack Edward@ontheline_jackAndy Murray just won a Challenger title He defeated the world #17 in the final 🤯ON CLAY 🤯🤯WITH A FUCKING METAL HIP 🤯🤯🤯I cherish moments like these x56569Andy Murray just won a Challenger title 🏆He defeated the world #17 in the final 🤯ON CLAY 🤯🤯WITH A FUCKING METAL HIP 🤯🤯🤯I cherish moments like these x https://t.co/1Gkn1s3QmXTick Tock Tennis@TickTockTennisThe Only Coronation We Care About!Andy Murray fights through a remarkably stacked ATP Challenger field in Aix-en-Provence, rallying past #17 Tommy Paul, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, in the final.With the win, Murray snaps up his 1st Challenger title in 17 years and climbs 10 spots to #42.647The Only Coronation We Care About!Andy Murray fights through a remarkably stacked ATP Challenger field in Aix-en-Provence, rallying past #17 Tommy Paul, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, in the final.With the win, Murray snaps up his 1st Challenger title in 17 years and climbs 10 spots to #42. https://t.co/B27KzHKONE&quot;We keep going from here&quot; - Andy Murray after his title winAndy Murray pictured at the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open - Day Four.Andy Murray stated during his trophy presentation that he was grateful to his team for sticking by him during the difficult last few months and that he will keep going from this point.&quot;This last year, 18 months has been a bit of struggle with my game. But [my team] have been there supporting me and working with me to try and get better. We keep going from here,&quot; he said.The three-time Grand Slam champion further thanked the fans for their support throughout the tournament.&quot;The most important part of this week [was] the fans who came out to support. The atmosphere from the very first match right to the end was incredible. It’s so important for these tournaments to have the support of the local community and you guys came out even before the tournament started,&quot; Muray said.&quot;[During] the practice sessions, you were out here watching and supporting. It means a lot to the players, but it’s so important to this event as well,&quot; he added.

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