Andy Murray is ‘in a good place mentally’ following his latest hip operation, according to his mother Judy.
The former British Fed Cup captain gave an update on her son’s condition during an interview with Sky Sports. Murray hasn’t played since his loss to Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round of the Australian Open. It was during that tournament where the Brit revealed that he may be forced to retire from the sport due to ongoing hip problems.
“I spoke to my team and I told them I can’t keep doing this and that I need to have an end point, because I was just playing with no idea when the pain was going to stop,” Murray said during an emotional interview in Melbourne earlier this year.
“I can still play to a level, not a level that I’m happy playing at. But it’s not just that. The pain is too much, really. It’s not something I want. I don’t want to continue playing that way. I’ve tried pretty much everything that I could to get it right, and that hasn’t worked.” He added.
Shortly after the tournament, Murray underwent another procedure on his hip in a last ditch attempt to allow him to continue his career. In London, he had hip resurfacing surgery to ‘improve his quality of life.’ A procedure that involves having a mental pole inserted into the joint.
“He is doing pretty well. It is not that long since he had the operation and time will tell.” Judy told Sky Sports news.
“Nobody knows how he is going to recover in the longer term. He is in a good place mentally and we just keep our fingers crossed.
“But I tell you, if anybody can do it he can because he will put his heart and soul into it like he does with everything. So fingers crossed.”
Murray is hoping to follow in the footsteps of doubles specialist Bob Bryan. Bryan underwent the same operation last summer and has since returned to the tour. Recently winning the Delray Beach Open title with brother Mike.
The Brit has been yet to speak publicly about his recovery. His only social interaction has been via Instagram. However, The Guardian newspaper has reported that Murray will speak about how his recovery is progressing on Wednesday.
During his career, Murray has claimed 45 ATP titles and became the first player in history to defend an Olympic title. He has also spent 41 consecutive weeks as world No.1.
