Lucas pouille

Dubai Tennis Championships: Britain's Andy Murray fell to a straight-set defeat against Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev in the third round at Indian Wells.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, 36, was beaten 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 by Rublev.

The match unfolded with Murray showcasing glimpses of his trademark resilience, particularly in the first set where he held a 5-4 lead and held four set points. However, Rublev's tenacity proved insurmountable as he rallied to claim the set in a tie-break, leaving Murray to rue missed opportunities.