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Murray continued: “I’m aware I don’t look particularly happy when I’m playing a lot of the time but that’s when I’m on my happiest on the inside. I’ve always loved competing, I’ve always worn my heart on my sleeve and shown my emotions when I played and I’ve been criticised a lot for it over the years but that’s who I am.”

When he was told that was who the fans loved, he laughed and responded: “I don’t know about that but look, thanks so much to everyone for staying. It’s ridiculously late, you didn’t need to do that but it really helps me and Thanasi in a situation like that when we have all of you creating an amazing atmosphere for us so I appreciate that.” But he was quick to note the time, adding: “Everyone including me I think we should all get off to bed now.”

But Fitzgerald had one last observation to make as he noted that Murray came from two sets down to beat Fernando Verdasco at Wimbledon in 2013 before winning the title and asking if he remembered how that event ended, hinting that another trophy could be on the cards. “I’m aware that the tournament finished well for me,” Murray laughed. “It was one of best weeks in my life on the court. Let’s hope I can keep going here but I need to keep recovering now.”