Published 17:23 IST, April 23rd 2020

Andy Murray claims tennis will be 'amongst last of the sports' to return after 2020 ends

Andy Murray during a CNN interview said that he would be surprised if the tennis season gets underway by September as COVID-19 continues to create havoc. 

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British tennis star Andy Murray has recently said that he believes sport will be one of last to return amidst coronavirus pandemic. international tennis season has come to a standstill due to coronavirus with ATP and WTA both suspending tour until at least July 13. coronavirus has alrey seen French Open postponed earlier before being rescheduled for September-October. Besides French Open postponed news, coronavirus also saw Wimbledon cancelled for first time since Second World War.

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Andy Murray speaks about commencement of tennis season

While Speaking to CNN, Andy Murray said that he would definitely play on clay if season goes ahe even though he is a bit sceptical wher it will happen. 3-time Grand Slam champion said that he would imagine that tennis would be one of last sports to get back to rmality since re are players, coaches and teams coming from all around world in one area. Andy Murray also said that he would be surprised if tennis season gets underway by September.

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32-year-old returned from hip surgery last year to win title in Antwerp back in October before ar hip injury derailed his comeback. Andy Murray was once again targeting his return to tour at Miami Open in March after completing his rehabilitation from ar hip injury. 

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Andy Murray s to see Wimbledon cancelled 

Earlier, Andy Murray was left devastated after All England Club anunced Wimbledon cancelled decision, even though he says it is a right call due to  coronavirus pandemic taking lot of lives worldwide. However, it is believed that Murray might play in a championship organized by his bror Jamie in Scotland itself as a regional tournament to attempt bringing back some tennis action by playing it without fans.

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Rafael Nal discusses idea of playing tennis behind closed doors with vak Djokovic  

Recently, Rafael Nal, while speaking to Spanish rio station Onda Cero, revealed that tennis is least of his concerns as well at moment.  19-time Grand Slam champion furr said that while public health is top priority, he would be happy to play in closed-door tournaments such as one Murray has planned. Rafael Nal ded that he has h conversations with vak Djokovic to see if y can help tennis get back on its feet as soon as possible.

17:22 IST, April 23rd 2020