Andy Murray practises at Wimbledon before he continues star-studded mixed doubles partnership with Serena Williams as his coach claims he’s ‘optimistic’ over comeback
- Andy Murray and Serena Williams continue their partnership on Tuesday
- They face Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo in second round of mixed doubles
- Murray appeared in high spirits as he finalised his preparations at Wimbledon
- Coach Jamie Delgado has given an update over the former world No 1’s fitness
Andy Murray appears to be going from strength to strength at Wimbledon as he gears up for Tuesday’s mixed doubles match with partner Serena Williams.
Murray, who was pictured warming up on the practice courts ahead of the match against Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo on Centre Court, looked in high spirits as finalised his preparations.
The two-time Wimbledon champion has appeared injury-free following his career-saving hip resurfacing surgery and he is hopeful of returning to the top echelons of the men’s game.
Andy Murray practises ahead of his second round mixed doubles match at Wimbledon
Murray and Serena Williams face Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo on Centre Court
The two-time Wimbledon champion speaks to his coach Jamie Delago on Tuesday
And that has been backed up by his coach Jamie Delgado, who put Murray through his paces on Tuesday ahead of the eagerly-anticipated second round doubles match alongside female tennis great Williams.
‘It’s really pleasing to see him not be in the pain that he was for a long time and he’s worked hard to get to this stage that he’s at now so let’s see how much further he can get,’ Delgado told Sky Sports.
‘Doubles is much less load in terms of running around on the body, but it’s also been tougher in a way when he’s not played for a while because doubles points can happen so quickly. His sharpness is being tested even more so but I think he’s done really well.
32-year-old Murray hugs Delgado following the light practice session at Wimbledon
The three-time Grand Slam champion will be hoping his Wimbledon campaign continues
‘We’re literally taking every day as it comes because we don’t know how the rehab will continue going.
‘All I can say is that he’s doing really well and there’s been good signs over the last couple of weeks. There are reasons to be optimistic in what he can do. The pressure is off him and it’s been good to see him play without any pain to be honest.’
Murray has relished his return to Grand Slam action, competing in both the mixed and men’s doubles at Wimbledon.
However, the 32-year-old Brit is holding out for mixed doubles glory with Williams after losing in the second round of the men’s with Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
Murray stretches his back as he speaks to his team ahead of the second round match
The Brit appeared in high spirits prior to continuing his star-studded partnership with Williams
Murray is hoping to return to the top echelons of the men’s game following his hip surgery
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