(2) Kyle Edmund vs. (WC) Andy Murray
Former world No. 1 and 2016 Wimbledon champion Andy Murray will look for his second match win of 2018 as he takes on compatriot and top Brit Kyle Edmund at the Nature Valley International in Eastbourne on Wednesday.
Murray and Edmund have met on two occasions, both in 2016. The Scot won both matches, but Edmund snagged a set from Murray on the lawn of Queen’s Club. Murray has been sidelined for nearly a year with a hip injury and surgery. The former two-time Wimbledon winner lost his first match back to Nick Kygrios at Queen’s Club last week, but he posted his first win on Monday in Eastbourne over Stan Wawrinka–who is also back this season from injury.
Edmund, ranked 18th in the world, was only one match better than Murray at Queen’s Club. He posted a win over American Ryan Harrison but went out in round two to eventual semifinalist Kyrgios. Edmund made a surprise run to the semifinals at the Australian Open, but his spring and summer have been less stellar.
Though the crowd is likely to support old favorite Murray, the 31-year-old is still shaking off the rust from a year-long hiatus from match play.
Cheryl pick: Edmund in 3
Ricky pick: Edmund in 3
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