Andy’s not giving up on his dream of Wimbledon comeback, insists Judy
ANDY MURRAY is still doing ‘everything he can’ to be fit for Wimbledon, according to his mother Judy. The Scot has been sidelined since last year’s tournament, and underwent hip surgery in January. His recovery has suffered a setback but Judy Murray has insisted the 30-year-old can still be ready come Wimbledon’s July 2 start. ‘His goal was always to be ready for the grass-court season and, fingers crossed, that will happen,’ Judy Murray told the BBC. ‘I’m sure when he’s got some news he will share that.’ Andy Murray is unlikely to feature in a tournament in Loughborough later this month, while he has publicly committed himself to Holland’s Rosmalen grass court tournament that starts on June 11. ‘The strength and depth of men’s tennis is so great that I don’t think anybody would want to come back into that environment unless you are 100 per cent,’ said Judy Murray. Asked if she had any fears about his career being over, she added: ‘I don’t think so; he’s still got a lot of things he wants to achieve.’ Meanwhile, Kyle Edmund’s rapidly improving fortunes against the world’s best leave him on the verge of another career breakthrough after a second big win in 24 hours. The British No 1 will today face Denis Shapovalov after backing up Wednesday’s victory against Novak Djokovic with an equally impressive performance to beat world No 10 David Goffin and make the last eight of the Madrid Open. Edmund has not been this far in a Masters level event before, and while Shapovalov is the hottest young property in the sport, the draw presents a real chance for the 23-year-old to go deeper into the world’s top 20. If anything, Edmund played even better to beat the skilful Belgian 6-3, 6-3 than he did in taking down Djokovic. ‘I picked my moments to be aggressive,’ said Edmund. ‘I did that well yesterday and today was more of the same. ‘My serve got me through some tricky situations. Djokovic was tough and David is a top player, so it’s very pleasing.’ Edmund, whose forehand is even more formidable in the warm conditions and slight altitude in Madrid, has turned around his record against the top players. Last season, he went 2-10 against the top 20, while this year he is 4-2. It has made a huge difference, already seeing him make the Australian Open semi-final. As in Melbourne, Edmund’s big serving at the most important times has been a significant factor. He broke Goffin twice in the first set and then decisively at 3-2 in the second.