Andy Murray Admits He May Never Reach World No. 1 Again

Since the end of the 2020 ATP Tour, everyone is excited about the opening Grand Slam of the 2021 season. What’s exciting is the anticipation behind the return of some big talents of tennis. Former World No. 1 Andy Murray is also geared up to leave his mark at the 2021 Australian Open.

Due to his nagging hip injury, the British player took a long break from tennis before returning this year. It allowed Andy to analyze himself like never before, and he decided to fight back again with the same vigor. The 33-year-old is confident to achieve better results than the last three years.

“Do everything I did when I was No. 1”: Andy Murray

For professional athletes, injuries often affect physical strength. However, for the 2 time Olympic Gold medallist, it played out as a wake-up call.

“I actually got on that machine that measures your body fat, and it wasn’t good,” Andy confirmed.

With growing age, it is common that players lose the agility they once owned. But, Great Britain’s hero won’t hang the racket so easily. All he was required to do was to push himself a little. He said, “It was something as simple as that, where I was like ‘come on Andy—you just need to get back.’”

“I’d been working fairly hard, but I could have done much better. I could have been eating healthier and sleeping better. I was like ‘come on’.”

Looking at his enthusiasm, we are sure some great tennis will grace the court in Melbourne Park.

“Give myself the best chance”: Murray

After his best season in 2016, the British player hit a deep slump and has not recovered since. Between 2017 and 2020, he could only win 2 ATP titles – Dubai in 2017, and Antwerp in 2019. Although out of touch for a while, Andy is certain to deliver some great action Down Under.

“I may never get back to being No 1 in the world, but I want to do everything that I did when I was No. 1 in the world to give myself the best chance to see what I can achieve,” Murray said.

Similar to his condition, Andy’s long-time tennis rival Roger Federer will make his comeback in Australia after a year.

All in all, the first major tournament is all set in terms of preparation from the players. On the other side, there is still a lot to resolve regarding rules and regulations in Australia.

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