The Wimbledon dream is on: Andy Murray delights tennis fans in returning to practice for first time since ankle prognosis
ATPFriday, 19 April 2024 at 14:30
Andy Murray gave some hope not only to tennis fans but also the organisers in particular of Wimbledon that he will play the grass court tournament as a potential farewell to the sport after being pictured back on a tennis court for the first time.
Wasting little time after getting the confirmation out through a spokesperson that he does not need surgery on his ankle ligament, he has signed up to Queen's in June which will likely be the goal in a tournament he is revered and loved at. He would then likely head to Wimbledon with the grass court season both being very much elongated but also truncated. This is due to the minimal ATP 500-1000 category tournaments, but many ATP 250's.
But Murray said that he wasn't set to play much after the summer and while he hasn't confirmed that Wimbledon isn't his stopping point, it would make sense to put all his eggs in one basket for one final tilt at the title. Some of his best memories including at the Olympics have come on the courts in London and he is adored by fans with the Paris Olympic Games if he qualifies the only other potential end point.
But for now, fans can rejoice that he won't miss too much time. Very similar to Bianca Andreescu in the WTA who had a horrific injury that was set to keep her out for some time, but returned weeks later only rehabbing it and not needing surgery. For Murray, it is a lot more straight forward with his career coming to a close so he will hope to do it on his own terms and not injured.
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