‘It’s a question of waiting and seeing whether he is able to fly out to Australia’, Judy Murray on Andy Murray’s chances of playing at the Australian Open
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British star Andy Murray’s participation at the Australian Open 2021 was thrown in the pit of uncertainty after he tested positive for the Coronavirus. Murray received a wildcard to play at this year’s Australian Open and was looking all set to show a strong performance at Melbourne.
However, his plans were given a punch in the gut after he contracted the Coronavirus. Now, his mother Judy Murray has thrown some light on Andy Murray’s diagnosis, and if he can play at the tournament.
Judy Murray appeared for an interview with BBC, where she gave an update on Andy Murray’s current state of health. She also opened up about Murray’s chances of making it to Australia. “He’s doing okay, I think he gets out today,” Judy said.
She also said that Murray has now started practicing. But it still isn’t clear whether he will reach Australia in time for the tournament. “So he can resume some training. Then of course, it’s a question of waiting and seeing whether he is able to fly out to Australia and take part. Nobody knows the answer to that one yet,” Judy said.
Andy Murray hasn’t formally withdrawn from the Australian Open. However, he will have to ‘run against time’ to reach Melbourne before the tournament commences.
Judy Murray shares her thought on the current situation in Australia
During the interview, Judy Murray was also asked about her thoughts on the current situation that has arisen in Australia. Judy said that she has spoken to his other son Jamie Murray, who is currently in Australia. “Jamie was one of the fortunate ones who was on a clear flight which means he is allowed out of his hotel room for 5 hours a day,” Judy added.
She also shed some light on Jamie’s schedule in Melbourne.
“He gets a knock on the door at half-past six in the morning. He can walk across to the courts. He can practice for a couple of hours. He can do 90 mins of gym and 60 mins of food. And then walk back to the hotel room. And he is back in his hotel room at half-past 11. And that’s it for him for the rest of the day,” she added.
Judy further goes on to speak about another Brit Heather Watson, who is currently under a 24-hour lockdown in Melbourne. “But he is in a more fortunate position than many of the players, including Heather Watson, who are really locked down for 14 days for 24/7 and are making the best of whatever is in the hotel room to do whatever kind of physical training they are able to,” Judy said.
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