Australian Open boss defends Murray’s epic 4am finish

AUSTRALIAN Open chief Craig Tiley insisted today there was “no need” to alter scheduling at the tournament despite stinging criticism after the second latest match finish at a Grand Slam.

Veteran Andy Murray battled through a five-set epic against home hope Thanasi Kokkinakis which ended at 4.05am today to reach the third round, calling the early hours conclusion “a bit of a farce”.