WASHINGTON — Andy Murray’s return to the Citi Open sure resulted in a short stay.

Seeded No. 1 and appearing at the hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open for the first time in nearly a decade, the two-time major champion bowed out in his opening match with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (4) loss to 53rd-ranked Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia on Wednesday night.

Murray had his chances against Gabashvili, who was limping between points on a bad left leg. Murray broke for a 5-4 lead in the third set and served for the victory. But he got broken right back, sailing a backhand long to make it 5-all.

“Obviously, disappointed not to close it out in the third set,” said Murray.