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Murray out to avenge table tennis loss to Tsonga

ESPN staff
June 13, 2011
Watch Andy Murray lose 2-1 to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Andy Murray lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at table tennis on Sunday, but the British No. 1 will hope to win when it matters in the rescheduled AEGON Championships final on Monday.

No play was possible at Queen's as rain kept the covers on court all day, frustrating fans and players alike as Murray awaited the chance to win his first ATP Tour title of the season.

The Scot was forced to use Twitter in an attempt to ease the boredom, suggesting that he and Tsonga take part in a karaoke contest to entertain the spectators. Novak Djokovic replied by suggesting a putting contest.

In the end, Tsonga had a go at Jenga and then he joined Murray for a game of table tennis, scoring a psychological blow with a 2-1 victory. The duo will hope they can play for real on Monday, with their postponed final set for 12.30pm.

Regardless of the interruption, Murray insists he is well prepared for Wimbledon, which gets underway in two weeks' time.

"This week has been pretty much perfect so far," he said. "I came through a tough first two matches and then a real test from someone (Andy Roddick) I might have to play if I want to go all the way at Wimbledon and I played great.

"Physically I feel good, which is important. My game is where it needs to be right now. That's all you can ask for.

"Regardless of how the match goes [on Monday], it has been a perfect week. I will use the nest five or six days to really work hard and get myself physically and mentally ready for Wimbledon.

"I am in a good place now. I'm playing well. I have struggled at times this year but I feel like now I'm playing really good tennis."

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