Belgian star Jim Cristels (who once won four Grand Slam trophies and made his comeback in the 2020 season) recently told the media that she was encouraged by Andy Murray's comeback from hip surgery. Murray echoed the praise ahead of Monday's European Open in Antwerp.
According to Murray, Christers caught up with him on a practice field during the BNP Paribas Open, and he was impressed with what he saw her at the training ground.
Murray said: "She's still very good at hitting the ball. I think her decision to comeback and things like that will come with more games. ”
Murray also talked about how she could be physically stronger. This is probably one of her biggest advantages when she peaks and succeeds in the game.
He said that with more time, more games, more time on the practice field, her body will get better and better. It wasn't easy after being away from the field for so long, but I believe she can still win at the highest level because she can control herself very well.
Murray also praised Cameron Nori. That's because Nori became the first Briton to win a title in Indian Wells on Sunday and was in the top 20 in the ATP rankings.
Murray said I spent some time around him, practiced a lot with him and he trained very hard. I think he is a role model not only for British players but for all tennis players. If you work hard day in and day out, throw yourself into the sport with all your heart, and have a positive attitude like he does, it could take you a long, long way. Last night was obviously an extraordinary achievement, but I think he's probably been more impressive this season than that week.
Nori is 10th in the Turin standings and he is struggling to reach the Nito ATP Finals. The left-handed player has won 47 Tour wins this year.
Murray said Nori will win every week this season. He has played about six finals. He has won more games on the Tour this year than he has won in every previous season combined.
Murray talked about Nori's victory, which shows you how much progress he's made. I know he's good, I've played alongside him and trained with him, but it's incredibly hard work to be in the top 20 in the world and fight for a place in the Tour finals.
Murray will be working hard to set his record in Antwerp this week, where he enjoyed a dream two years ago, winning the trophy in his first title after hip surgery. In an exciting final, he beat Stan Wawrinka to win the title.
Murray said: "It was obviously a bit unexpected at the time. I talked a little bit at the time, but I won what might have been considered bigger, but it was one of the hardest races I've ever had to win and I threw myself into this one."
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Murray will face America's Francis Tiafo in the first round against second-seeded Diego Schwartzman in the second round.