"We would love to see that in the tennis world" - Patrick McEnroe on Andy Murray getting back into the Top 20

The former American Davis Cup captain was asked about Murray's chances in the future, and he maintained that Murray should be able to once again crack the Top 20. Murray was last ranked in the Top 20 in February 2018, and he is the only player to hold the No.1 position outside of the Big Three in the last 15 years.

"I would say he could get close but I think it’s going to be difficult for him to get back to the level he was at, in other words, right there with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic,” McEnroe told BBC Scotland. “I do think he could probably get back to the Top 20 or Top 15. When he came back and won that tournament indoors (Antwerp 2019] that was a great sign. So if he could get back and be in the mix, that would be awesome and we would love to see that in the tennis world.”

Greg Rusedski, the 1997 US Open finalist (l to Rafter) was the last Brit to reach a Grand Slam final before Murray. The former World No.4 seemed less convinced of Murray's ability to challenge the top players and win a Major title.

"The good news for him is that he’s had more of a rest at this point,” he said. “Hopefully his body comes back, but to challenge week in week out with Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Tsitsipas is going to be hard.

Can he win matches? Can he possibly win a Tour event? Yes, he can do so. But to win Slams, that’s three out of five sets, seven matches, that’s a little bit difficult. It’s possible he can get to a quarter-final, fourth round, but to go all the way with the surgeries he’s had, that’s a big ask. But I hope he proves me wrong, like he’s done on several occasions.”

It is unknown when Murray will take to the court, as the ATP season is still suspended. The 32-year old did state that he would like to participate in the French Open if it's still held in September.

“I would definitely play on the clay if it goes ahead. I’m a bit skeptical whether it will,” said Murray. “I would imagine tennis would be one of the last sports to get back to normality because you’ve obviously got players and coaches and teams coming from all over the world into one area. I would be surprised if they were back playing sport by September-time.”

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