All seemed well for Andy Murray when he spoke to Nick Kyrgios at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp earlier this week to arrange a practice session. The British No.1 spoke to Kyrgios, hoping to arrange an early morning hit ahead of the start of the 2018 ATP World Tour season but the 22-year-old, sensing an opportunity for competition, quickly fired back with his own request. “He was actually trying to organise a hit for me at 8am,” revealed Kyrgios. “I [said], Andy, I'm not going to make that hit." The initial response from the World No. 21 gave Murray food for thought but with both men standing strong, negotiations eventually broke down. “I offered him 9am. I thought 9am...
Andy Murray has released a heartfelt statement to his social media followers after withdrawing from the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp on Tuesday. The two-time champion at the Queensland event was hoping to make his long-awaited return to the ATP World Tour this week after a hip injury has seen him spend six months on the sidelines. Murray, who hasn’t played a competitive match since July 2017 at Wimbledon, apologised to the tournament and fans before providing an update on the status of his injury via Instagram. “Firstly I want to apologise [to the tournament] for withdrawing at late notice and to everyone who wanted to come along to watch me play. The organisers couldn't have been more understanding and...
Andy Murray has been forced to withdraw from the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp due to pain in his right hip. The former World No. 1 will stay in Brisbane as he works towards returning to the tennis circuit. “I’m very disappointed to be withdrawing from the Brisbane International,” said Murray. “I came here with every intention of making a strong start to the year, but sadly my team and I don’t feel that I’m where I need to be just yet to compete at the highest level. “I have great memories of playing here in Brisbane and I have always enjoyed competing in front of the Queensland fans, so look forward to returning in the near future.” [ALSO LIKE]...
Andy Murray wants to enjoy playing again as he returns to competitive tennis this week at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp for the first time since Wimbledon. The 2016 year-end No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings was forced to shut down his 2017 ATP World Tour season after Wimbledon due to a hip injury. The Scot has seen his ranking drop to No. 16, his lowest position since May 2008. Still recovering from the hip troubles that forced him to miss the second half of the 2017 season, Murray expressed his desire to get back to playing matches on the ATP World Tour. “I want to enjoy playing again. I've really missed it the last six months or...
