‘He still believes in me’ – Andy Murray praises Ivan Lendl as he gives positive Wimbledon injury update

Andy Murray says not many people still believe in him, but that Ivan Lendl’s continued backing “definitely helps” him as he navigates his return from long-term injury. Murray was in decent form in his run to the Stuttgart Open final earlier in June, beating top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas as he won four straight-set matches in five days. However, he would suffer an injury scare in his loss in the final to Matteo Berrettini.

Ad/> The two-time Wimbledon winner would then pull out of the Championships at Queen’s owing to the abdominal injury that had flared up in the loss in Stuttgart. WimbledonSwiatek, Kontaveit, Jabeur & Kerber — Raducanu's path to maiden Wimbledon titleYESTERDAY AT 14:22 However, on the eve of the third Grand Slam of the year, Murray said that his recuperation had gone well. «Yeah, it has gone well,” said Murray.

“Yeah, I have been able to gradually progress my training this week and got to play a few sets, a lot of points. “Yeah, (the) last few days have been good.» Djokovic not taking Covid vaccine, says US Open place depends on US government ‘I didn't retire’ – Williams says she took time to ‘heal physically and mentally’ 'It was pretty weird' — Swiatek reveals she was too shy to approach Serena Murray also reserved praise for Lendl during the press conference. It was announced in early March that Murray would work with Lendl for a third time.

It was a renewal of a partnership that saw the former British No. 1 win all three of his Grand Slam titles (2012, 2013 and 2016) and two Olympic gold medals. Murray says that the continued belief Lendl has in him has helped the former world No.

1 following an injury-plagued few years. «Yeah, obviously having Ivan (Lendl) on my team helps,” added Murray. “We have had