Andy Murray sent messages of support by tennis legends including Martina Navratilova and Boris Becker after devastating ankle injury at Miami Open
ATPTuesday, 26 March 2024 at 22:30
Martina
Navratilova, Boris Becker, and Stan Wawrinka are among the tennis legends who
sent messages of support to Andy Murray after his unfortunate ankle injury at
the Miami Open. The former world No. 1 ended his campaign in the tournament
after falling to Tomas Machac 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5).
Unfortunately
for the Briton, during the third set, he twisted his left ankle, causing him to
scream in pain on the court and requiring assistance from the physiotherapist
just towards the end of the match.
Although
the 3-times Grand Slam champion completed the match, he later shared on social
media the extent of his injury, revealing that he had a rupture of his ATFL
(anterior talofibular ligament) and a near full-thickness rupture of his CFL
(calcaneofibular ligament). Due to this, Murray will be out of the Tour for an
extended period of time.
"Yesterday
towards the end of my match in Miami I suffered a full rupture of my ATFL and
near full thickness rupture of my CFL. I will see an ankle specialist when I
return home to determine next steps. Goes without saying this is a tough one to
take and I’ll be out for an extended period. But I’ll be back with 1 hip and no
ankle ligaments when the time is right," Murray captioned his Instagram
post.
The post by Murray received numerous responses from iconic figures within tennis, such as former tennis players Martina Navratilova, Boris Becker, and Rennae Stubbs.
“Yikes.
Fingers crossed for Andy!" Martina Navratilova posted on X
"Tough
one …. Keep your dream alive finishing on your own term! ( Wimbledon) 🙌🙌🙌 ," Becker commented.
"If
anyone can do it, you can! Sending good vibes mate. You’re a f$cking Warrior! +Love
ya ❤ 🙌 ," Rennae Stubbs
wrote.
Several
tennis players expressed their support for Andy Murray with emojis and short
messages, including Tomas Etcheverry, Sloane Stephens, Stan Wawrinka, Barbora
Strycova, Fabio Fognini, Neal Skupski, Naomi Broady, Sabine Lisicki, among
others. Here are the messages they left on his Instagram post:
""And you should have seen the coffee he had this morning to top off that news. Feel for you mate," Max Purcell wrote.
"Oh no 😢 I twitched when I saw it happen…Wishing you a good recovery! Can’t wait to see you back out there 🙏🏻 ," Sabine Lisicki commented.
"If anyone can do it, you can! Sending good vibes mate. You’re a f$cking Warrior! Love ya ❤ 🙌 ," Rennae Stubbs wrote.
"🙏 ❤️ ," Barbora Strycova commented.
"👏 ❤ ," Fabio Fognini wrote.
"Back stronger ❤️🩹," Neal Skupski commented.
"If anyone can do it, it’s you 💪 💪 ," Naomi Broady wrote.
"❤ ❤ ," Tomas Martin Etcheverry wrote.
"Speedy recovery!!!!!!! You’ll be back in no time!!!" Stephens commented.
"🙏🏻 🙏🏻 ❤️ ❤️ ," Stan Wawrinka commented
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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