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Andy Murray ready to go to the next level after impressive Matteo Berrettini win.

Andy Murray is through to the last 16 of the China Open after beating world No 13 Matteo Berrettini.

Andy Murray is confident he is progressing in the right direction after his best win since his comeback.

Murray spent a lengthy time on the sideline due to a hip injury though has now returned to competitive tennis.

He featured at the Zhuhai Open last week, where he made it through to the second round before being beaten by Alex de Minaur,

But Murray’s toughest test since his return came against Matteo Berrettini at the China Open.But Murray edged the Italian in two tie-break sets, winning 7-6 7-6.

And the Brit is hoping it can kickstart a run, though admits he’s unsure if his body can handle more matches.

“I didn’t really feel like I was playing at a great level [against Gasquet in Cincinnati],” he said after beating Berrettini.“Whereas even last week (in Zhuhai), although I lost in the second round [to Australia’s Alex De Minaur], I felt like I was playing tour-level tennis.

“I think things are going in the right direction.

“Last week was a big step for me. Now I just need to try and get the matches, get them consistently, so that I’m used to playing three, four matches in a week.

“Right now, at this level, I don’t know if I’m ready to do that or not.

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UEFA with official press release for the founders of the Super League, Juve, Real and Barca

UEFA has decided to terminate disciplinary proceedings against Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona “until further notice”.

Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the only three clubs that have not yet withdrawn from the Super League.

UEFA has threatened to exclude them from the Champions League, but such a thing is claimed that it will not happen, not for now.

A disciplinary procedure has been opened for the founding clubs of the Super League, but UEFA a few moments ago issued an official statement announcing:

“Following the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid for a violation of the legal framework of UEFA in relation to the so-called ‘Super League’ project, the UEFA Appeals body has decided to terminate the proceedings until another announcement “, it is said in the announcement of UEFA.

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Douglas Costa will complete the transfer to Gremio within 48 hours

Douglas Costa is expected to complete his move to Gremio within 48 hours, said the vice-president of the Brazilian club.

The 30-year-old joined Bayern Munich on loan from Juventus this October, but the Bavarians had informed the Serie A giants that they would not buy the player.

The Brazilian is now expected to return to his former club Gremio on a free transfer.

“Negotiations are underway. Juventus have officially authorized us to make a deal with the player,” Gremio vice-president Marcos Herrmann told Globo Esporte.

“We are waiting for the documentation, which should arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday, and there is enough time to register the player before the deadline. We are optimistic.”

Douglas Costa’s contract with Juventus expires in 2022, but the Bianconeri will end the deal with the Brazilian winger a year ago.