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

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Murray bounces back to form after hip surgery

Andy Murray underwent hip surgery after the Australian Open which reportedly slowed him down. Yet the Scot has bounced back to his form since then. He got his first tour-level singles win of his return in Zhuhai, then made the quarter-finals in Beijing, and now he has won three matches this week in Antwerp. Speaking on his comeback, Murray said that coming in the form in tennis is more difficult than other sports because you do not get the opportunity to just come in and play one set and build up your fitness by playing a little bit longer each time, like in other sports. Adding more to the process he said that one needs to come to form in tennis by playing matches one after another. 

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Two months back, he wasn't ready for it but now 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 the match Murray said that it will be the first time he will play singles for three days in a row after a long time. Adding to his physical state after the match, Murray said that though the match was long it was not much draining as there were many quick points, especially on his service games.

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

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