Andy Murray hoping Novak Djokovic 'takes eye off ball' before Wimbledon after French Open victory

Andy Murray joked that he hopes Novak Djokovic will “take his eye off the ball” ahead of Wimbledon following his French Open win. Murray and Djokovic both lifted silverware on Sunday – Murray winning his first grass title in seven years in Surbiton and Djokovic claiming a record 23rd Grand Slam by winning the French Open for a third time. Ad Djokovic is now one ahead of Rafael Nadal in the all-time Grand Slam standings, and three clear of Roger Federer.

Roland-GarrosWilander hails Djokovic as the BOAT, explains why he hates the term GOATAN HOUR AGO “I’m not saying he makes it look easy but he makes it look a lot more easy than it should,” said Murray of Djokovic, who he has competed against since their junior days. “I am happy for him, he deserves it. When he beat me in the final of the (2016) French Open he lost motivation so maybe he can take his eye off the ball for the next few weeks heading into Wimbledon! “But congratulations to him – it’s an incredible achievement.” Murray is a three-time Grand Slam champion and will be aiming for another deep run at Wimbledon this summer.

At his peak he was competing regularly with Djokovic, Nadal and Federer, and in 2016 enjoyed a stunning finish to the season to become world No. 1. Murray says the achievements of the legendary trio put his own accomplishments into perspective.

Emotional Djokovic 'overwhelmed with emotion' after win Murray wins grass title in Surbiton “I know how difficult it is to win a Slam so for these guys to win 23, 22 and 20 it’s ridiculous," said Murray. “Sometimes I watch them playing matches and I’m like ‘wow, I can’t believe I used to win and compete against them in the biggest matches in the biggest tournaments’. “In 30 years' time people who maybe