MURRAY: I WILL ROAR BACK TO THE TOP
THE FRENCH OPEN 2020
ANDY MURRAY claims he is potentially six months away from returning to the top of the rankings – but admits he has a nightmare opening match against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open today.
The world No.111, who is playing on a wildcard, has been drawn to face the No.16 seed in his first clay court match for over three years. Murray’s latest comeback from his hip resurfacing operation has been disrupted by Covid-19.
But the double Olympic champion showed he still has game by beating world No.7 Alex Zverev at the Western & Southern Open before the German went on to I am able to compete in the reach the US Open final. tournaments I want to, and practice
And Murray, who won a five-set properly, I will definitely win some epic in the first round in New York, more tournaments and have some said: “I would love six months of more good wins.” consistent practice, tournaments, Murray faces another comeback resting, with a smooth schedule. kid – and fellow three-time Grand
‘‘The thing which is hard is that Slam winner – in Wawrinka today. where I am ranked now, for The Swiss ace, 35, underwent example, I can feel good two knee operations after this week – and then I beating the Scot in the draw Stan in the first 2017 French Open round. semi-finals –
‘‘Like in Cincinnati Murray’s last match I beat Zverev, who in Paris. was seeded three. “We have always Where I am seeded got on well,” said the now it means I am former world No.1. “I playing the best players would say the last few early in tournaments, years we have
STRONG: Stan Wawrinka and with the two-year probably been ranking system it’s a lot harder to closer, like I message him bit, he improve your ranking. messages me after matches and
“That’s the thing which will be tournaments with both of us challenging, making sure you turn going through the various up for the tournaments ready, play injury problems around the and win against the top players same time. early on in the events. Rely a bit on ‘‘There is a mutual respect draws and hopefully get a few there. I am glad he has breaks along the way. managed to get himself back to
‘‘I am aware it will be really hard playing top tennis after a pretty to get back up there but I feel if I nasty knee issue. He is a great, can have five or six months where great player and a good guy.”