Published 14:04 IST, October 19th 2019

Andy Murray ''going in the right direction'' after hip surgery

Andy Murray ''going in the right direction'' after hip surgery, said the tennis player ahead of his singles match against Ugo Humbert on October 19.

Reported by: Tanima Ray
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British professional tennis player from Scotland, Andy Murray feels he is going in right direction as his performances are getting better with each match after reaching first singles semi-final since his return in Cincinnati on October 18 at European Open. tennis player reportedly lost confidence two months back as he lost his third-round match at an ATP Challenger Tour event held in Mallorca same week of first round of US Open. He was very much concerned about where his level on court and with his body stood, he said. Murray said he was also physically exhausted after matches.

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Murray bounces back to form after hip surgery

Andy Murray underwent hip surgery after Australian Open which reportedly slowed him down. Yet Scot has bounced back to his form since n. He got his first tour-level singles win of his return in Zhuhai, n me quarter-finals in Beijing, and w he has won three matches this week in Antwerp. Speaking on his comeback, Murray said that coming in form in tennis is more difficult than or sports because you do t get opportunity to just come in and play one set and build up your fitness by playing a little bit longer each time, like in or sports. ding more to process he said that one needs to come to form in tennis by playing matches one after ar. 

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Two months back, he wasn't rey for it but w his body getting a little bit more used to it and coping fairly well, Murray said.

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Murray optimistic about future matches

Murray will face Frenchman Ugo Humbert on October 19. Speaking of match Murray said that it will be first time he will play singles for three days in a row after a long time. ding to his physical state after match, Murray said that though match was long it was t much draining as re were many quick points, especially on his service games.

Being optimistic about his future matches, Murray said that he feels things are going in right direction and that he is hitting ball better from back of court. If he improves serve, he will give himself a lot of chances in match, he ded. 

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