Andy Murray returns to Challenger Tour
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I Am Finnish
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Whoa 
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
This is where his love for tennis is really tested.
Imagine being ranked 250 in the world slugging it out in the Futures and Challengers in some obscure towns and then you get to play Andy Murray.
Imagine being ranked 250 in the world slugging it out in the Futures and Challengers in some obscure towns and then you get to play Andy Murray.
octobrina10
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Rafa's academy is thrilled!
The academy is a familiar place for Andy Murray. He practiced there in July 2016:
The academy is a familiar place for Andy Murray. He practiced there in July 2016:
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vive le beau jeu !
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i'd prefer if it was the nadal playing the muzzette open in scotland
OldschoolKIaus
Hall of Fame
i'd prefer if it was the nadal playing the muzzette open in scotland
Nice, very nice
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
i'd prefer if it was the nadal playing the muzzette open in scotland
Andy Murray's tournament in Scotland is called 'Murray Trophy':
Glasgow | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis
www.atptour.com
vive le beau jeu !
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indoor?Andy Murray's tournament in Scotland is called 'Murray Trophy':
Glasgow | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis
ok, that will never happen, then...
Standaa
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stringertom
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i'd prefer if it was the nadal playing the muzzette open in scotland
Beyond likeindoor?
ok, that will never happen, then...
HetTheGreaterer
Banned
Let's hope he gets a couple of wins there
Mainad
Bionic Poster
At this stage of his recovery, a win or 2, even at Challenger level, would be a major boost for his confidence. Playing at Rafa's academy might well bring back happy memories of the days when he trained in Spain as a young teenage wannabee. It will be like going back to his roots and starting all over again.
Let's hope he doesn't ruin his hip or other parts of his body. Perhaps he should just concentrate on doubles on the ATP tour, as it seems very unlikely he could ever win another slam or important singles tournament, at this stage of his career.
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
Didn't Andre Agassi also play on the challenger tour when his ranking fell to like 141 due to his personal issue and marriage problem with Brooke Shields in 1997, 1998? He won 1999 FO and USO, lost to Sampras @Wimbledon. Agassi finished #1 in 1999. It is not impossible. If Agassi could do it, so can Murray.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Well, Agassi wasn't trying to recover from a damaged hip, his problems were emotional (as you point out) but I take your point and certainly hope that Andy can follow that great example however unlikely it may seem right now.
Andre, as I recall, did not have a serious physical problem. Andy may feel fine now, but playing tough singles matches could possibly cause his hip problem to return? Hopefully, I am being overly pessimistic.
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
I was fortunate to meet Murray in person in 2015 at a company sponsor event and talked to him for 15 minutes. Very like-able guy. I saw Murray again this month at @CitiOpen. I really hope Andy Murray can come back and be the player he once was.
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Chadalina
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They are licking their chops at a free win.
tennis4me
Hall of Fame
It's fun to watch the ATP-level Pros that are recovering from injury plays in Challenger. Specifically, fun to notice the difference between their levels and mainly Challenger players. Better serves, returns and usually they hit with a lot more spin and net clearance vs the Challenger players that hit hard, but in general less shape.
Hope Murray does well!
Hope Murray does well!
Aussie Darcy
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Rafa Nadal Challenger champs:
2018: Bernard Tomic
2019: Andy Murray?
Quite the alumni for a challenger tournament
2018: Bernard Tomic
2019: Andy Murray?
Quite the alumni for a challenger tournament
weelie
Professional
That's why Nishikori did... worked well, I think?
Murray might get a bit of extras from joining Rafa's tourney, too... plus premium training resources, I bet.
Might work well for the Rafa Open too, gathering interest!
I would not mind a bit of tennis in Mallorca myself, come to think of it.
Agassi did challengers too:
www.worldtennismagazine.com
Murray might get a bit of extras from joining Rafa's tourney, too... plus premium training resources, I bet.
Might work well for the Rafa Open too, gathering interest!
I would not mind a bit of tennis in Mallorca myself, come to think of it.
Agassi did challengers too:
12 Years Ago This Week - Agassi Sits At No.141 - World Tennis Magazine
It was 12 years ago today, on November 10, 1997, when the ATP computer rankings are released and Andre Agassi sits ranked at No. 141, his lowest since August 4, 1986. This week also marks the 12th anniversary of Agassi competing on the “challenger circuit” – the minor leagues of pro tennis – in...
www.worldtennismagazine.com
Nishikori recently started from Challengers after another injury.
If I remember well, Monfils or Tsonga as well started from Challengers after some recent injury.
RaulRamirez
Legend
Looks like a win-win for Andy and for the RN Academy. I'm hoping he can do the improbable, and return to being an elite player again.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
If only Rafa knew you existed that would go some way to mitigate the amount of time you spend hating him with no effect on him whatsoever.i'd prefer if it was the nadal playing the muzzette open in scotland
megamind
Legend
Rafa Nadal Challenger champs:
2018: Bernard Tomic
2019: Andy Murray?
Quite the alumni for a challenger tournament
haha
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
octobrina10
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The draw:
socalmd123
Professional
The hip might be doable for doubles but may never be the same for singles.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
now finally Donald young has a shot at beating murray
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Already been there, done that (2011 Indian Wells, R64).
It still hits me how far and how fast Andy has fallen in the last 2 years. This time, only 2 years ago, he was the world #1 player. Now he can't even get seeded for a Challenger!!!
I mean, that's normal after taking more than a year off. He basically doesn't have a ranking right now.
CHillTennis
Hall of Fame
The draw:
I have to admit there is something hilarious about seeing Lukas Rosol competing in a tournament that's named after Nadal.
sredna42
Hall of Fame
Shouldn't be a surprise, people should be thankful he's playing at all given his injury
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
It still hits me how far and how fast Andy has fallen in the last 2 years. This time, only 2 years ago, he was the world #1 player. Now he can't even get seeded for a Challenger!!!
Life comes at you fast!
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
He has gone from Djoker and Nadal to playing Noah Rubin ???
James P
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