Andy Murray has expressed his desire to play at the upcoming French Open, despite being knocked out of the Madrid Open in the first round by Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori. The three-time Grand Slam champion, who has only played at the French Open once since reaching the 2017 semi-finals, hopes to make a comeback on the Parisian clay. Murray, who was runner-up in 2016, believes that he may not get another opportunity to play at the French Open and wants to give it a go while he is fit and healthy.
Murray’s early exit from the Madrid Open follows his first-round loss at the Monte Carlo Masters two weeks ago, which he described as demoralising and awful. However, he remains optimistic about his future in tennis, including competing for Wimbledon titles. Murray is aware that his ambition to win more Grand Slams may sound unrealistic, but he believes it’s still possible.
In Madrid, Murray was unable to force a single break point against Vavassori, who won the match in straight sets. Despite the loss, Murray showed some positive signs in the second set and hopes to build on it in his next tournament. Meanwhile, Dominic Thiem, who won the Madrid Open in 2018 and 2019, advanced to the second round by defeating Kyle Edmund 6-4, 6-1.
In conclusion, Murray’s return to the French Open would be a significant moment in his career, considering his recent struggles with injuries. However, he remains determined to make a comeback and hopes to perform at his best on the clay court.
