Former World No.1 Andy Murray was among several international players who arrived in New York for the revised North American hardcourt swing, and the Brit admitted to having some concerns prior to his arrival.

With the fear of contracting COVID-19 still running rampant, it's no surprise that he would have these trepidations. However, the 33-year old's mind was quickly put at ease after he moved into the player hotel a few days ago.

“I would say going into the hotel was a little bit of a concern," Murray revealed. "Then when you get in there and you see everything that they're doing to make sure it's as safe as it can be, then I felt quite relaxed. Since I got in, I’ve been tested twice. There's security, not just at the hotel, but on the site, making sure that everybody has their masks on. There's hand sanitizer everywhere… I feel comfortable now that I'm here. But I did have some, I guess, concerns beforehand.”

The 2012 US Open champion praised the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for how well they are handling the situation, and the steps they have undertaken to ensure player safety and comfort.

“The USTA have done, in my opinion, an excellent job of setting everything up. They’ve done a really good job at the hotel, They got games and arcades and things like that, which I enjoy. I’m still a bit of a child in that respect. They’re putting on different food in the evenings for the players. We can get delivery. The room is absolutely fine. You have a gym there. I had considered staying in a house."

Players have the option to rent a private home within the bubble, as evidenced by the actions of Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. Nonetheless, Murray seems content, he will face Frances Tiafoe in the first round at the Western & Southern Open.

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