Andy Murray recalls suffering from ‘violent diarrhea’ in front of drug tester at Australian Open

Andy Murray did not shy away from revealing probably the most embarrassing moment of his life which happened at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray recalls suffering from ‘violent diarrhea’ in front of drug tester at Australian Open

Andy Murray (Image via X)

The moment was horrible when Andy Murray suffered from diarrhea in front of a drug tester right after his first-round win at the Australian Open. Murray recalled the awkward incident during a recent podcast.

The three-time Grand Slam champion said that he had secured the victory in nearly five hours. As the Scot was afraid of cramping during the match, he had been “nailing the energy gels and sports drink and pickle juices.”

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Right after his win, when he came off the court, he was extremely irritated when he was asked to do the drug test. He needed to go to the toilet and the person who was given the task went with him into “a tight cubicle.”

Obviously, they ask you to pull your shorts down below your knees and lift your shirt up above your stomach so I assume they can make sure it’s you peeing into the thing.

Andy Murray said on the Sporting Misadventures podcast

It was probably the most embarrassing moment of Murray’s life but the 37-year-old, known for his sense of humor, did not shy away from revealing what happened next. As he was getting ready for the test, he had suffered from diarrhea.

As I start to go I’m like my stomach has gone here. And I’m like I’ve got to sit down, and I’m sitting with a guy staring right in my face, having like the most violent diarrhea in front of this guy. It’s a horrible moment…and for him as well.

Andy Murray added

Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic till Wimbledon

Andy Murray retired from tennis at the Paris Olympics last year. But probably no one had predicted what his next move was.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray (Via X)

About four months after retirement, Murray joined long-time rival Novak Djokovic‘s team to coach him for the Australian Open. Initially, the contract was till the Australian Open but they have decided to extend their partnership at least till Wimbledon.

Under Murray, the 24-time Grand Slam champion inched closer to his historic 25th Major but his hamstring injury spoiled his plans. Though he knocked out Carlos Alcaraz with a four-set win in the quarterfinals, he couldn’t continue his semifinal clash with Alexander Zverev.

Murray and Djokovic will be back together for the Qatar Open, which starts on February 17. Djokovic, who lifted the title in 2016 and 2017 (by defeating Murray in the final) will be participating in the tournament for the first time since 2019.