Andy Murray and Casper Ruud have exchanged messages after the latter beat Gael Monfils in the US Open.
Murray reacted as Dan Evans won the longest match in US Open history, beating Karen Khachanov in five hours and 35 minutes in round one.
Ruud also emerged victorious from a Flushing Meadows thriller, overcoming Monfils 6-4, 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(7-3) in the second round.
The Norwegian now faces China’s Shang Juncheng in round three, with Ruud the eighth seed at the US Open in the men’s singles.
He was, however, forced to see off a determined Monfils in Queens, with the Frenchman producing some stunning shots as usual.
Andy Murray warns Casper Ruud after his US Open win
But he wasn’t the only one, with Ruud impressively winning a stunning rally between the pair in the deciding set.
Gliding from side to side at Flushing Meadows, Ruud somehow won the point, earning a standing ovation from the US Open crowd.
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He reacted to the footage on X, writing the words: “A tribute point to Andy Murray, you’re missed over here!”
Murray didn’t take long to respond, writing: “Love to see it, what a point! Word of warning though… Keep doing that for a few more years and you’ll end up with hips like me too!”
Casper Ruud clearly misses Andy Murray at the US Open
Murray can now see the funny side of his injury-impacted career, having retired from tennis after the Olympics.
The Scot was severely impacted by injuries during the latter stages of his phenomenal career, forcing him to miss many major tournaments.
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But he is clearly keeping tabs on the sport that he gave so much time and effort to, with his efforts over the years certainly appreciated by the current stars.
Ruud obviously enjoyed watching the three-time Grand Slam champion, but Emma Raducanu says tennis doesn’t feel different without Murray.
She did, of course, upset many tennis fans earlier this summer with her decision to withdraw from the Wimbledon mixed doubles event with the Scottish legend.
US Open fans will undoubtedly be missing the gliding of Murray across the hard court, with his moves helping him win his first Grand Slam title in 2012.
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