Andy Murray vs Rodger Federer: LIVE updates from charity match as Federer wears KILT

The tennis superstars go head-to-head in Glasgow where all eyes will be on Murray’s first outing on court since Wimbledon.

The British number one has been out injured since departing Wimbledon with a hip injury in July and wasn’t expected to play again this year.

However, he will be put through his paces by eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer in front of an 11,000 crowd.

All money raised from the game will be donated to charity Unicef and local charities.

“Last year was such a fantastic night and to raise over £300,000 for Unicef and Young People’s Futures in our first year was amazing,” Murray said.

“This year is going to be even bigger and better and I am so pleased to be able to bring Roger to play in Scotland for the first time – he will get a chance to see for himself just how enthusiastic Scottish fans are, and what a great venue The SSE Hydro is.

“It is also important for me to be able support Unicef again this year, and to help a different local charity as well.”

ROGER FEDERER VS ANDY MURRAY LIVE STREAM

ANDY MURRAY VS ROGER FEDERER (*denotes next server)

Andy Murray* 3-6 5-3 Roger Federer

Federer exploits Murray’s sluggish reactions with a fierce return down the line and he’s 40-0 up before the Scot can even contemplate getting into this game.

Murray pulls a point back but Federer holds with an ace down the middle.

Andy Murray 3-6 5-2 *Roger Federer

Whatever Federer can do, Murray can too… kind of. He drops two points but is now one game away from winning the second set.

Andy Murray* 3-6 4-2 Roger Federer

No messing from Federer there as he barely leaves me anytime to type as he takes that one without dropping a point.

Over to you Murray.

Andy Murray 3-6 4-1 *Roger Federer

Murray’s footwork looks abolsutely fine but his reactions still seem a little off the pace and Federer is using that to his advantage.

At break point Murray pulls off a briliant cross-court forehand to save himself. Cue his first roar of emotion to the Scottish crowd as he raises his fist in the air.

And the Scot then wraps things up to lead 4-1.

Andy Murray* 3-6 3-1 Roger Federer

Federer is back in his stride with some delightful shots but Murray pulls it back to deuce with a sharp backhand.

The world no.2 has several chances to see out the game but Murray stands firm and eventually breaks.

Andy Murray 3-6 2-1 *Roger Federer

Kilt off and it’s not gone to plan for Federer as Murray races to a 40-0 service game. SOMEONE GET HIM THAT KILT BACK!

Maybe the Scottish woman put a curse on it?

Andy Murray* 3-6 1-1 Roger Federer

This is weird… but funny. Federer wins his first two point on serve in his new attire.

He battles through the giggles in the crowd to take the game with an ace.

And he’s now taking the kilt off. But he’s signed the woman’s kilt. Again, what a gent.

Andy Murray 3-6 1-0 *Roger Federer

The longest rally of the match goes Murray’s way in the first point of the second set.

At 40-15 down, Federer tries a lob shot but then gets overpowered by Murray;s return. 

But enough of the tennis… Federer is now playing in a KILT! Someone has kindly donated him one from the crowd.

ANDY MURRAY VS ROGER FEDERER (*denotes next server)

Andy Murray* 3-6 Roger Federer – FEDERER WINS THE FIRST SET

Murray must feel like he’s playing against a brick wall sometimes – he just can’t find a way past Federer when the Swiss is at the net.

Federer has three set points and takes the set on the second opportunity.

It’s all smiles between the pair though as Federer gives an interview on court.

He’s delighted to be playing in Scotland and even more so that Andy Murray is back in action. What a gent.

He also hints he might put a kilt on if someone brings him one.

Andy Murray 3-5 *Roger Federer

Federer hits the net twice to fall two points behind.

The crowd are trying to spur Murray on but there’s nothing he can do as Federer somehow reaches the Scot’s cross-court shot to return the ball down the line. 

Murray sees out the game though and Federer will now serve for the set.

Andy Murray* 2-5 Roger Federer

A weak Federer backhand followed by a wonderful backhand followed by an exquisite backhand sees Federer win that one.

He makes it look so easy at times.

Andy Murray 2-4 *Roger Federer

Murray gifts Federer the first two points with some sloppy mistakes before firing back level.

A wonderful lobbed shot sees Murray lead 40-30 before – much to the delight of the home crowd – and another point later he holds.

Andy Murray* 1-4 Roger Federer

Murray responds well, racing 30-0 ahead but Federer gets the Scot running for a drop shot on the third point that he perhaps may have made had he not been out since July.

Murray then gives him a taste of his own medicine with a delicate drop shot to take the scores to deuce but Federer then sees out the game at the first time of asking.

Andy Murray 1-3 *Roger Federer

Murray is left rooted to the ground from a sublime Federer backhand and should win the second point but Federer once again returns it long.

Another backhand dropshot from the world number 2 leaves him with three break points before Murray claws his way back.

But it’s shortlived as Murray can’t return a shot from the back of the court and Federer has the first break in this match.

Andy Murray* 1-2 Roger Federer

At 15-15 Federer delivers a wonderful forehand shot with plenty of top-spin that Murray doesn’t even attempt to try and reach.

Murray gets back to deuce before Federer’s shot down the line goes wide but Federer holds twice with one of the Swiss veteran’s shots almsot putting Murray in the stands!

Federer survives two break points to eventually hold serve.

Andy Murray 1-1 *Roger Federer 

Murray’s started a little sluggish here but it’s to be expected.

Twice Federer’s backhand catches him offguard before Murray sends his opponent long and wraps up the winning point with a ferocious smash.

The first celebrity has been spotted too… Rob Brydon!

Andy Murray* 0-1 Roger Federer

Well that was quick and easy. No messing about from Federer who doesn’t let Murray get a single point on the board.

That won’t do Murray’s confidence any good whatsoever.

19:43 Both players are out on court and we’re almost ready to begin. All eyes wi lbe on Andy Murray and his hip in the first few games.

Let’s hope he comes through this unscathed and Federer doesn’t go too hard on him!

19:36: We shouldn’t be too far away from getting underway in Glasgow with the players due on court anytime now.

Federer and Murray have already been playing with some of the fans in attendance earlier today although the latter did get struck  by the ball from a fan’s shot.

WATCH FEDERER GET HIT BY A FAN’S SHOT HERE

19:15: Welcome to Express Sport’s live coverage of Andy Murray’s clash with Roger Federer.

The Swiss superstar is playing in Scotland for the first time this evening and Murray has given his opponent some words of advice already – don’t eat battered Mars bars!

Asked to give Roger Federer some advice for his visit, he laughed: “Don’t try the fried Mars bars!

“I tried one of them for the first time last year and it was horrific. Stay away from that.”