Andy Murray has played down concerns over his ankle injury ahead of Wimbledon and feels his game is in good shape, as he prepares for the third Grand Slam event of the year.
The world number four surprised many by reaching the semi-finals of the French Open, one his least favourite surfaces, clay.
The main worry though ahead of the grass court campaign was an ankle injury suffered during the tournament at Roland Garros. Murray damaged a tendon in his right ankle and was forced to take several pain killers to get him through the quarter final and semi final matches in Paris.
There were some doubts that the Scot, frustrated by the lack of time on grass before Wimbledon, would be able to feature at this week’s event at Queen’s Club. As those who follow the Wimbledon betting know, the event provides a good indicator of who is poised to do well at the Grand Slam which so closely follows it.
But a successful workout earlier in the week seemed to indication that there are no lasting problems with the ankle and the British number one has his sights set on success at SW19.
Reflecting on his run in Paris, Murray said: “It was my best French Open so I am pleased with that. I felt I was a bit patchy throughout the tournament, but I was finding a way to win and that is important.”
The 24-year-old, who will have both ankles heavily strapped for the grass court season, would like to have more time to prepare for his home Grand Slam.
He added: “It’s not enough time, that’s a fact. It will be two days of practice and then you’re straight into the tournament. The surfaces are completely different.”
Murray, a winner at Queen’s in 2009, will play Xavier Malisse on Wednesday in his first match of the year on grass, having received a bye in the first round.
