How Andy Murray's game has improved with the help of former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro

Andy Murray's good form in recent months has been greatly helped by former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro. Gibraltar-born doctor Carneiro left the Premier League club in 2015 after falling out with then-manager Jose Mourinho, but has in recent times helped Murray — who as a metal hip — get more out of his game. Ad/> Carneiro and nutritionist Glenn Kearney have produced a collagen-based supplement that has helped Murray rediscover his power and spring around the court.

ATP Madrid‘I shouldn’t have a chance’- Murray on first clash against Djokovic in five years at Madrid Open7 HOURS AGO The commercially available supplement called TRR, which combines marine collagen with turmeric and copper among other ingredients, has helped Murray replicate some of the tennis he was playing when he was at his Grand Slam-winning best. Data gathered by the Australian Open showed he was serving almost 10kph faster than when he was world No. 1 in early 2017 and gets around the court at 13.6kph; improving on his speed of 11.7kph in 2017.

Carneiro says she has been impressed by Murray's mental strength as he looks for ways to improve performance. "[Murray is] Fantastically knowledgeable," she told The Telegraph. «The kind of athlete who is always looking to examine the science and trying to work out how it can help him.

“As medical professionals, we are discovering that what we thought was impossible is no longer the case. Athletes like Andy and Rafael Nadal are breaking boundaries on all fronts. »These are unique, very intelligent, educated people, who are prepared to take and examine medical evidence and advice and push through perceived challenges.