The Murray brothers make a formidable doubles pair, but it's unlikely they'll play Wimbledon this year.
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Andy Murray is ‘doing well’ and on track to make a full recovery from his hip surgery earlier this year, his brother has told reporters at Wimbledon.
Jamie Murray, the tennis superstar’s older brother – and doubles partner – says his junior sibling has been back on the court recently.
“He’s hitting a few tennis balls. He’s not like tanking it around the court or anything like that movement-wise, but… that is what he is building up to and I don’t know exactly when that will happen.”
There has been speculation the brothers could pair up for a doubles match at this year’s Wimbledon tournament. But Jamie poured cold water on those suggestions.
“…I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Jamie said. “For me, these are the peak years in my career and, if I go to play Wimbledon with someone who hasn’t hit a tennis ball in eight months, I’m kind of giving up one of those years, so that’s a big decision for me to take.”
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Andy Murray is ‘doing well’ and on track to make a full recovery from his hip surgery earlier this year, his brother has told reporters at Wimbledon.
Jamie Murray, the tennis superstar’s older brother – and doubles partner – says his junior sibling has been back on the court recently.
“He’s hitting a few tennis balls. He’s not like tanking it around the court or anything like that movement-wise, but… that is what he is building up to and I don’t know exactly when that will happen.”
There has been speculation the brothers could pair up for a doubles match at this year’s Wimbledon tournament. But Jamie poured cold water on those suggestions.
“…I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Jamie said. “For me, these are the peak years in my career and, if I go to play Wimbledon with someone who hasn’t hit a tennis ball in eight months, I’m kind of giving up one of those years, so that’s a big decision for me to take.”
