Andy Murray begins grass-court season with dominant performance at Surbiton Trophy
Andy Murray made a successful start to his grass-court season as he defeated Chung Hyeon in straight sets at the Surbiton Trophy on Monday. The former world number one returned to grass for the first time since his second-round exit from Wimbledon last year. Murray chose to skip the French Open to focus on his preparations and came out strong in his opening match, serving impressively and enjoying a solid start to his campaign for the upcoming Grand Slam event.
Match Details
Murray faced 27-year-old South Korean Chung Hyeon, who has only played three matches since September 2020 due to a back injury. Murray was the second seed at the competition and looked comfortable throughout the match. He finished the match with eight aces and lost just six points on serve, winning the match 6-3, 6-2 in just 69 minutes. Murray will take on a qualifier in the second round.
Murray’s Wimbledon Preparations
Murray chose to skip the French Open this year to focus on his preparations for Wimbledon, a tournament he has won twice in the past. His decision seems to have paid off as he looked sharp on his return to grass and was very much in control throughout the match. The grass season is a key time for Murray and he will be looking to build on this opening win as he seeks to continue his return to top form.
Editorial
Murray’s performance at Surbiton Trophy clearly demonstrates that he has recovered from his injury woes and is back to full fitness. His serve was particularly impressive and he seemed in control throughout the match. The win will give him a confidence boost as he looks forward to Wimbledon, where he could be a real contender this year.
Advice
As Murray continues his preparations for Wimbledon, he must be careful not to overexert himself and risk another injury. He has already shown that he is still a force to be reckoned with on the court and with careful management, he could well find himself challenging for the Wimbledon title once again.
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