Rusedski cools panic talk over Andy form

ANDY MURRAY can still win Wimbledon and there is no need to panic about his recent dip in form, insists former British No.1 Greg Rusedski.

Murray crashed out in the first round of the Aegon Championships on Tuesday after a shock defeat to Australian world No. 90 Jordan Thompson.

The loss came just 12 days before the start of Wimbledon and leaves Murray short of both match practice on grass ahead of the third Grand Slam of the year.

It also continues a worrying dip in form for the world No.1, who has lost nine times already in 2017, six of those coming against opponents ranked outside the top 20.

Rusedski, however, feels Murray’s demise has been exaggerated.

“Everyone is blowing it out of all proportion,” said Rusedski, an analyst for Eurosport.

“It’s one match. He has another 10 days left before he has to open up the tournament so we shouldn’t read too much into this.

“It means he’s going to get a bit more practice time, he’ll be able to get on the grass at Wimbledon, which is a little slower.

“I really think Andy is going to be fine.”

Rusedski added: Novak Djokovic has won Wimbledon before without playing any matches leading in and Rafa Nadal has done the same, so let’s all not panic about it.”