Andy Murray (119th) will play singles again at Wimbledon and, in the run-up to the tournament, he left a harsh confession in a talk with La Nación: “I couldn’t tie my shoes because my hip hurt, I thought I wouldn’t play againr“. The British had to undergo surgery on two occasions and came close to hanging up his rackets. “Tennis had been everything in my life and it seemed like I had to give it up”he explained.
Murray will reappear at the third Grand Slam of the season for the first time since 2017, when he had lost to Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals after five sets. In 2019, he played the competition but as doubles (with Pierre Herbert) and in mixed doubles (with Serena Williams). Finally, after flirting with retirement, the former world number 1 will return home, where he was crowned twice (in 2013 and 2016)
Likewise, the winner of three Greats (in addition to the two times at the All England, he was crowned at the US Open 2012) compared his situation with that of Juan Martín del Potro (744th): “We found the strength to get ahead because we love this sport. Delpo He showed real strength and determination to keep going when he had repeated wrist problems and I’m sure that was partly driven by his love of tennis. “.
Regarding his debut, Murray will face the always difficult Nikoloz Basilashvili (28th). This will be the first match they will play against.
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