Tennis Legend Andy Murray Set to Compete at French Open, Thanks to Diligent Rehabilitation
Former World Number One Determined to Make Most of Potential Final Appearance
Former world number one Andy Murray is determined to make the most of his potential final appearance at the French Open, thanks to his unwavering commitment during his recent injury recovery. The 37-year-old British tennis icon ruptured ankle ligaments at the Miami Open in March, but he refused to let the setback derail his plans.
Defying initial expectations, Murray avoided surgery and returned to competitive action just over seven weeks later, playing at an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux. “I was surprised how I was during the rehab – I felt really really motivated,” the three-time major champion revealed. “I worked extremely hard every single day with my team and physio, there were no breaks or holidays to feel sorry for myself. I just did the work.”
This resolute approach paid off, as Murray will now take the court at Roland Garros, a tournament he has only graced twice since 2017. “Initially I was expecting to miss the French and not play any clay at all,” he admitted. “So to be here and feeling pretty healthy, and the ankle being good, is a huge bonus.”
“With Murray hinting at retirement later this year, this year’s French Open may very well be his last chance to bid farewell to the Parisian clay.”
He faces a tough opening-round matchup against fellow three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka, a rematch of their 2017 semi-final and 2020 first-round encounters at the same event.
Determined to make the most of his opportunity, Murray said he was “proud” of how he handled the injury setback, noting that “it would have been easy” to be less proactive in his recovery. This resilient mindset, he believes, is a key reason he was able to return to the court sooner than initially expected.
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