Rooney kicks Murray into shape for Kyle clash

ANDY MURRAY could tackle Kyle Edmund at next week’s Citi Open in Washington – where Wayne Rooney has paid the Scot a visit.

The Edmund clash will happen if the two-time Wimbledon champion comes through his opening test. Edmund, who has replaced the Scot as British No.1, receives a bye to round two.

Murray (left) has been drawn to face Mackenzie McDonald in the first round as he steps up his recovery from hip surgery.

It will be his first tournament since deciding not to play at Wimbledon. He took part in the Queen’s Club and Eastbourne grass court events, losing to Edmund at the latter.

A rematch is on the cards on the hard courts of the US capital providing Murray overcomes a player who reached the fourth round of Wimbledon – the best grand slam performance of the American’s career to date.

Murray has been warming up for his return with former England football captain Rooney, who joined him on court for a light-hearted session.

The former England captain is now Washington-based after leaving Everton to join DC United this summer in a £10million move.

He demonstrated his racket skills before joining in a game of foot tennis with Jamie Murray also getting in on the action.

Andy is now targeting next month’s US Open – his first grand slam since Wimbledon 2017.

PHIL GIRVAN