DIARY Andy hip for some escapism
Golf, crawling through playground tunnels with his kids, getting up off the sofa without a struggle – just some of the things that pain-free Andy Murray can now do following his hip surgery.
But, perhaps, his fave hobby of all during the last five months of rehab is … Escape Room!
The two-time Wimbledon champion, 32, said: “I really enjoy it – getting locked in a room with friends and family and trying to escape within an allotted time.
“It’s about strategy, which I like. I’d never have been able to do something like that before because the hip just hurt too much.”
SECURITY is as tight – and astute – as ever at this year’s Championships.
Exiting the All England Club last Saturday, I was asked by two undercover cops to hide my pass from general view.
Why? “In case someone takes a picture of it and produces a replica,” they politely explained. Can’t be too safe. LAURA Robson may no longer be the bright thing of British women’s tennis but as a commentator on BBC Five Live she totally rules the airwaves.
Top analysis, combined with genuine insider information – and a wicked sense of humour.
Discussing details of players’ contracts, the former British No.1, whose career was ruined by injuries, revealed: “Skiing is one of those things that is not permitted by your sponsors. It’s too dangerous.
“The trouble is by the time you get into your 30s and stop playing, the idea of skiing is too scary. I’d worry about killing myself.”
KYLE Edmund’s five-set defeat to Fernando Verdasco had former women’s champ Marion Bartoli complaining she could see the colour of the Brit’s pants.
The French lass, 34, said: “I can see he’s got blue pants on – but he should either pull his shorts up or wear a longer top to cover it. ”
Talk about getting your knickers in a twist …
AFTER losing his first-round match to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 58 minutes, Bernard Tomic was hammered by just about everyone.
But one person who did not condemn tanking Tomic, fined his entire prize money of £45,000 for his lack of effort, was his fellow Australian Pat Cash.
The 1987 men’s champion explained: “I actually feel sorry for the guy. He had one of the most abusive tennis dads going. I don’t mind saying it.
“The kid’s messed up. He just doesn’t like tennis.”