Andy Murray could miss Wimbledon to help recovery from injury

By Jonathan Jurejkoat Queen's Club

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Andy Murray says he could play Eastbourne and then skip Wimbledon as he assesses the best way to continue his comeback after a year out with a hip injury.

The Briton, 31, showed some encouraging signs before losing to Nick Kyrgios at Queen's in his first match back.

Wimbledon, which Murray has won twice, starts on 2 July, with a warm-up event in Eastbourne next week.

"I need to wait and see what happens," said the former world number one.

"I don't know exactly what's best for me just now."

Scot Murray will see how his body feels after playing for over two and a half hours against world number 21 Kyrgios.

He had not played competitively since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals to American Sam Querrey last July.

Murray, who has dropped to 156th in the world rankings, had surgery on his right hip in January.

"I won't rule anything out just now," he said about his upcoming plans. "I wouldn't rule out playing Eastbourne and not playing Wimbledon.

"I wouldn't rule out playing a tournament next and trying to get matches in an exhibition tournament as well to get ready for Wimbledon.

"If I wake up on Wednesday morning and I really don't feel good then that's obviously not a great sign."

Murray showed glimpses of his ability against Kyrgios at the Fever-Tree Championships, before starting to tire as the match wore on.

The two-time Wimbledon champion won the first set before Kyrgios fought back for a 2-6 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 win.

"I thought I did OK," said Murray. "I thought my level at times was good, sometimes not so good.

"I'm happy I got out there and competed and performed respectably."

Murray has a good chance of going deep into the Wimbledon draw if he does play, according to Kyrgios.

"If he is feeling good then I don't see any reason why not," he said.

"There is only a handful of guys who can really play on grass. He's got a good chance."

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  • Comment posted by Tom_in_Exeter, at 22:52 19 Jun 2018

    Coming back from injury is very hard for professional sports people who were formerly world-beaters. Murray is still young enough to do it, but he should reckon on another year before reaching peak fitness and play every ranking tournament in that time to reach match fitness. There will be much tiredness and disappointment along the way, but he must fight through it to win again. Look at Nadal!

  • Comment posted by Fleckle, at 23:02 19 Jun 2018

    So pleased to see him play again - some flashes of his previous excellence - of course he's still rusty but I'm very encouraged. If he needs to miss Wimbledon, so be it - I'm more interested in the long term - and so must he be!

  • Comment posted by SharpshooterTom, at 22:54 19 Jun 2018

    He should take his time and not rush back just because the bbc want better viewing figures for Wimbledon.

    He still has a good number of years left.

  • Comment posted by The Matelot, at 22:52 19 Jun 2018

    Gr8 to see the No1 back. Give him a couple of games. True class! All you haters start sucking on your lemons again, Come on Andy!

  • Comment posted by runninglikewind, at 23:28 19 Jun 2018

    Sam @25 his first game back in 50 weeks and you immediately judge him against a top 21 player and then ridiculously compare him to motor car drivers
    I assume you didn’t watch the game today. I did and Murray was first class for the vast majority of it
    Great movement and shot selection just a little rusty
    He’ll come good

  • Comment posted by Filthy , at 23:01 19 Jun 2018

    Impressive comeback effort. As he says, the test will be how he recovers from this and if his body stands up OK. Good luck to him, easily top GB sportsman of recent times.

  • Comment posted by TJHvaliants, at 22:58 19 Jun 2018

    Never thought he would come back that sharp. I thought it was incredible to be honest. Maybe a 6-2 6-4 defeat was the limit given this is his first match back and Kyrgios is match tight.

    I’m no massive Murray fan but the whole mental challenge of coming back with the injury and everything else must have been huge.

  • Comment posted by Adam Taylor, at 22:59 19 Jun 2018

    Good to see muzza back. Not on top form but he still has the fight.

  • Comment posted by Rugby Moron, at 23:21 19 Jun 2018

    Top player. Not so media friendly. Fed, Nadal, Djok and he have all had to work out how to prolong their careers faced with injuries, fatigue and mostly becoming dads. Influences out of their control. They are still the best 4 players in the world and Fed has proved that intelligent planning with a family can still work. Back at World No. 1. Murray - be hungry and pick your moments. Still class.

  • Comment posted by Chris, at 07:27 20 Jun 2018

    Why does Murray playing bring out so many idiots. He's been our top sportsman for years. He's coming back from a really serious injury. Whether he can make it back to the top of the game or not right now is irrelevant. People should be happy to see him back. You've got to be a pretty sad individual to come on here making negative comments about him just because he is back playing.

  • Comment posted by GoGoGi, at 23:02 19 Jun 2018

    Great signs from Andy’s first match. I think he should play Eastbourne and take it from there.

  • Comment posted by Chris, at 23:34 19 Jun 2018

    he did amazing today coming from injury he should do whats best for him Wimbledon won't be the same without him but hes got to think of himself hes got nothing to prove

  • Comment posted by philip strafford, at 03:25 20 Jun 2018

    Can,t believe all these negative comments!!

    So many morons ,get a life.

    Andy is wonderful for British sport, really hope he recovers well.

    Great player in a fantastic era.

    Wish you well Andy.

  • Comment posted by Growler23, at 00:31 20 Jun 2018

    What an incredible competitor. I have loved watching Andy Murray over the years. It’s been a great ride. Whatever happens from now until he retires doesn’t matter, I will miss watching him when he’s gone, and think it will be a long time before we see a more successful British tennis player. Even more incredible that he won majors, Olympic golds and a Davis Cup in the Federer, Nadal, Djokovic era!

  • Comment posted by gazismad, at 06:52 20 Jun 2018

    Why does Murray attract such negative comments.A multi GS champion playing in a era of the two Greatest players ever and Novak is not bad either. Britain’s best ever player without doubt and before people start firing comments in I am a proud Englishman. Murray is a proud Scot so what he is class on the court. Best of luck recovering from a bad bad injury

  • Comment posted by Almost a neutral, at 01:44 20 Jun 2018

    68 and 73 what has he done to make you make such irrational comments

    i would think having experienced the horrors of Dunblane, he has shown huge strength of mind to achieve all he has.

    whatever murray is or is not, my guess he has a lot more qualities, charm & intelligence than your posts suggest you have .

    what makes you a grand slam king? self appointed titles are valueless.

  • Comment posted by Espirito santo old gold army, at 00:32 20 Jun 2018

    andys a honest bloke ............hes the best britain have ever had at tennis by a mile......injuries are not nice to pick-up.......hope andy does well in future games

  • Comment posted by Jo Greenhorn , at 00:29 20 Jun 2018

    @53 Chris
    The Murray comments on England were misreported in the media. Tim Henman made that clear repeatedly. Andy's comments were in retaliation to Henman ridiculing Scotland and they were winding each other up. Henman was horrified by the vicious hate campaign started by some English newspapers because of something he'd started.

  • Comment posted by Osprey, at 23:20 19 Jun 2018

    Re: ob1963, it doesn't matter if you're a license payer. You still have to follow the rules of the message board. You pay road tax and alcohol tax, it doesn't mean you can drink and drive.

  • Comment posted by rkm-united, at 22:53 19 Jun 2018

    Great desire, deep down he will believe he can win another Wimbledon or US.

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