Andy Murray, former world No.1, has raised hopes for a return to the court in time for the French Open after suffering an ankle injury in late March. His coach, Jonny O’Mara, shared a video on social media of Murray practicing on clay, which could indicate his intention to compete in the upcoming tournament starting on May 26. Murray has reduced his clay schedule in recent years to focus on preparing for the grass swing, but has expressed a desire to play in the French Open one more time.
Despite trying to give himself better preparation for the grass season in recent years, Murray acknowledges that success on grass is not guaranteed. He has had different experiences in his career, such as winning Wimbledon without playing the French Open in 2013, and doing well in both tournaments in 2016. The Olympic tennis event this summer is also held at Roland-Garros, further adding incentive for Murray to compete in the French Open. Whether he will play any events leading up to the tournament remains to be seen, with the ATP 1000 Italian Open starting on May 8 and two ATP 250 tournaments in the week before the French Open.
If Murray does choose to play in the French Open, he will be unseeded as he has dropped to No. 57 in the world rankings. Despite his ranking, Murray’s return to the court would undoubtedly be met with anticipation and excitement from fans and fellow players alike. Tennis enthusiasts can catch all the action, including the 2024 French Open, live on platforms such as discovery+, the Eurosport app, and eurosport.com. Murray’s potential return to competition could inject new energy and interest into the tennis scene, as fans eagerly await updates on his progress and potential participation in upcoming tournaments. Murray’s dedication to his sport and determination to continue playing at a high level despite setbacks is a testament to his resilience and passion for tennis.
