Priority is to play US Open, French Open: Andy Murray

Former world primary Andy Murray says he’s trying ahead to competing on the US Open and French Open later this yr however solely whether it is secure sufficient amid the Covid-19 pandemic that shut down the game in March.

The US Open shall be staged with out followers as scheduled from August 31 to September 13 in New York whereas the postponed French Open shall be held from September 27 to October 11. Earlier this month, world primary Novak Djokovic mentioned strict well being protocols on the US Open would forestall gamers from bringing multiple individual on their assist workforce to the venue however Murray mentioned that was an association he was effective with.

“Playing the Grand Slams would be my priority,” Murray was quoted as saying by British media on Monday. “I think the schedule is tricky and I understand the reason why it is like that. I don’t mind what the situation is, providing it is safe. If I was told I could take one person with me… you can make that work. I’d probably go with a physio and some coaching could be done remotely.”

The ATP and WTA Tours are set to renew in August however the highlight is on the game after Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric examined positive following their participation in Djokovic’s Adria Tour exhibition event.

Murray, 33, has not competed since taking part in within the Davis Cup in November on account of issues together with his hip however is about to return on Tuesday at a behind-closed-doors event in London, the ‘Battle of the Brits’, organised by his brother Jamie.

“My hip has been feeling better for probably the past three or four weeks. It feels better than it did in March,” he added. “Right now, I feel a little bit more confident because I’ve had more training under my belt, more practice. In March time, I’d only been practising for four or five weeks since I’d had the issues.”