Watching Andy Murray in exhibition match at the moment on Eurosport. There is no way he will be fit for Australia. It is very sad to watch. The rest has not worked. He needs an operation in my opinion if he is going make it back.
Hip problems rarely go away, as they're degenerative. The replacement op is effective, but I doubt he'd have anything like the mobility he'd require to return to the top of the sport. He's a great fella, and I hope he makes it back to the highest level.
Andrew Castle seemed pretty gloomy at what he saw...
But TV commentator Castle said: "From the evidence of my eyes, it doesn't look like his hip is good at all."
"The way he's moving, changing direction, he's clearly uncomfortable," he told BBC Scotland after watching Murray take on Roger Federer and play a doubles contest with brother Jamie.
"I was disheartened to see that he hadn't made much progress in terms of the way he was walking between points - more than four months on.
"I'm not trying to be negative and I was delighted to see Andy back out on the court, he's given us so much joy over the years.
"To be quite honest, I'm just not liking what I'm seeing."
Andrew Castle seemed pretty gloomy at what he saw...
But TV commentator Castle said: "From the evidence of my eyes, it doesn't look like his hip is good at all."
"The way he's moving, changing direction, he's clearly uncomfortable," he told BBC Scotland after watching Murray take on Roger Federer and play a doubles contest with brother Jamie.
"I was disheartened to see that he hadn't made much progress in terms of the way he was walking between points - more than four months on.
"I'm not trying to be negative and I was delighted to see Andy back out on the court, he's given us so much joy over the years.
"To be quite honest, I'm just not liking what I'm seeing."
Did not enjoy reading this from Castle. No matter what your opinion of Murray, he’s proved himself to be one of Britain’s greatest Sportsman and it would be sad to see his career cut short by injury.
Hopefully Castle was just in prophet of doom mode and Andy makes a full recovery, and like Federer and Nadal this season, gets back to the top of the tennis world.
Andrew Castle seemed pretty gloomy at what he saw...
But TV commentator Castle said: "From the evidence of my eyes, it doesn't look like his hip is good at all."
"The way he's moving, changing direction, he's clearly uncomfortable," he told BBC Scotland after watching Murray take on Roger Federer and play a doubles contest with brother Jamie.
"I was disheartened to see that he hadn't made much progress in terms of the way he was walking between points - more than four months on.
"I'm not trying to be negative and I was delighted to see Andy back out on the court, he's given us so much joy over the years.
"To be quite honest, I'm just not liking what I'm seeing."
Did not enjoy reading this from Castle. No matter what your opinion of Murray, he’s proved himself to be one of Britain’s greatest Sportsman and it would be sad to see his career cut short by injury.
Hopefully Castle was just in prophet of doom mode and Andy makes a full recovery, and like Federer and Nadal this season, gets back to the top of the tennis world.
I think Castle was just saying what everyone else could see. As for Nadal, well a great year but don't expect him to take much participation at the o2. Apparently he and his management have been under pressure to turn up next week, even if it is just to turn up. Without Djokovic, Murray et al the ATP Finals need the World No.1. Don't expect him to play much though.
Andrew Castle seemed pretty gloomy at what he saw...
But TV commentator Castle said: "From the evidence of my eyes, it doesn't look like his hip is good at all."
"The way he's moving, changing direction, he's clearly uncomfortable," he told BBC Scotland after watching Murray take on Roger Federer and play a doubles contest with brother Jamie.
"I was disheartened to see that he hadn't made much progress in terms of the way he was walking between points - more than four months on.
"I'm not trying to be negative and I was delighted to see Andy back out on the court, he's given us so much joy over the years.
"To be quite honest, I'm just not liking what I'm seeing."
Did not enjoy reading this from Castle. No matter what your opinion of Murray, he’s proved himself to be one of Britain’s greatest Sportsman and it would be sad to see his career cut short by injury.
Hopefully Castle was just in prophet of doom mode and Andy makes a full recovery, and like Federer and Nadal this season, gets back to the top of the tennis world.
I think Castle was just saying what everyone else could see. As for Nadal, well a great year but don't expect him to take much participation at the o2. Apparently he and his management have been under pressure to turn up next week, even if it is just to turn up. Without Djokovic, Murray et al the ATP Finals need the World No.1. Don't expect him to play much though.
Nadal has never enjoyed indoor tennis, I guess the one big motivation would be to win the end of year tournament, as he's never won it when Federer has won it 6 times and Novak 5 times
Andrew Castle seemed pretty gloomy at what he saw...
But TV commentator Castle said: "From the evidence of my eyes, it doesn't look like his hip is good at all."
"The way he's moving, changing direction, he's clearly uncomfortable," he told BBC Scotland after watching Murray take on Roger Federer and play a doubles contest with brother Jamie.
"I was disheartened to see that he hadn't made much progress in terms of the way he was walking between points - more than four months on.
"I'm not trying to be negative and I was delighted to see Andy back out on the court, he's given us so much joy over the years.
"To be quite honest, I'm just not liking what I'm seeing."
Did not enjoy reading this from Castle. No matter what your opinion of Murray, he’s proved himself to be one of Britain’s greatest Sportsman and it would be sad to see his career cut short by injury.
Hopefully Castle was just in prophet of doom mode and Andy makes a full recovery, and like Federer and Nadal this season, gets back to the top of the tennis world.
As expected and predicted sadly Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Finals at The o2.
Shit thing to say in response to news that one of our top sportsmen who has never been involved in scandal, never been involved in racist, abusive or drug taking behaviour may have had his career cut short by injury. Twat.
he is jealous of the wit, charisma and good looks that Murray possesses
Well his missus is fit as anything so Murray probably doesn't care how many people on this forum think they are better looking than him as he has ten times the life anyone on here has.
I can totally understand why people might not warm to Murray, but I've never got why people have such a strong dislike for him.
I've said on here many times before, but as a sportsman and representative of the country the only thing he lacks is a bit more natural charisma in post match interviews. He is very talented, has worked exceptionally hard at his game to become the best he could be, has a battling spirit on court, has won major tournaments at a time when some of the all time greats have been around, has never been involved in scandal/cheating etc., is a family man, has publicly championed equality, and has never forgotten where he came from. Why does it matter so much that he doesn't crack more jokes?
For all the above reasons, and also because he winds up the kind of person who is so precious as to let a joke about wanting England to lose at football colour their whole opinion of a person, he is my favourite individual British sportsman.
I will be sad if/when he has to retire. Glad I was fortunate enough to see him play in the flesh at the US Open a few years back.
Tim Henman was a nice, engaging bloke, Murray is a winner - give me Murray every time.
Greatest British Sportsman ever for me, terrible shame that he might not be able to hit the heights again but he may be able to still help us have success at Davis Cup level.
Tim Henman was a nice, engaging bloke, Murray is a winner - give me Murray every time.
Greatest British Sportsman ever for me, terrible shame that he might not be able to hit the heights again but he may be able to still help us have success at Davis Cup level.
Writing as a veteran tennis player at local league level, I am disappointed but not surprised that the injury to Andy Murray has impacted on his playing career - and it would not surprise me if he decided to/was advised to retire from active sport, having reached the pinnacle of World no. 1. He would be better off working as a tennis/sports ambassador than to struggle on at top level given the nature of his injury. His style of play has been the main cause of this, and he is unlikely to change that now. Perhaps a more all-court style - as with Federer - would have helped his cause, but chasing and hitting winners from metres behind the base line has sadly taken its toll. Sad to note that Johanna Konta has also succumbed to a hip injury today, and she plays a similar style of tennis. Venture inside the court and play more volleys - the best way toward a longer playing life.
Gutted for him - a top class sportsman. To be able to compete and win grand slams in an era where there was Federer, Djokovic and Nadal.....tells you all you need to know.
Hope he doesn't go through surgery to squeeze a few more years out of his career at the expense of his long term health (and being able to play tennis with his own kids as they grow older).
Hope he doesn't go through surgery to squeeze a few more years out of his career at the expense of his long term health (and being able to play tennis with his own kids as they grow older).
This. He will never get back to his best. I’s horrible watching a top sportsman struggling to work his way back up and knowing that in their heart of hearts, it’s not going to happen.
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The BBC reporter seemed more optimistic, hopefully he just needs time to get back to full strength and fitness
He's a great fella, and I hope he makes it back to the highest level.
Andrew Castle seemed pretty gloomy at what he saw...
Hopefully Castle was just in prophet of doom mode and Andy makes a full recovery, and like Federer and Nadal this season, gets back to the top of the tennis world.
Nadal has never enjoyed indoor tennis, I guess the one big motivation would be to win the end of year tournament, as he's never won it when Federer has won it 6 times and Novak 5 times
As expected and predicted sadly Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Finals at The o2.
Not good news. Murray's hip is still bad and Andrew Castle fears that a major operation could see the end of Murray's top level career
Maybe he will be able to play some doubles with his brother if he has the desire to.
I've said on here many times before, but as a sportsman and representative of the country the only thing he lacks is a bit more natural charisma in post match interviews. He is very talented, has worked exceptionally hard at his game to become the best he could be, has a battling spirit on court, has won major tournaments at a time when some of the all time greats have been around, has never been involved in scandal/cheating etc., is a family man, has publicly championed equality, and has never forgotten where he came from. Why does it matter so much that he doesn't crack more jokes?
For all the above reasons, and also because he winds up the kind of person who is so precious as to let a joke about wanting England to lose at football colour their whole opinion of a person, he is my favourite individual British sportsman.
I will be sad if/when he has to retire. Glad I was fortunate enough to see him play in the flesh at the US Open a few years back.
Greatest British Sportsman ever for me, terrible shame that he might not be able to hit the heights again but he may be able to still help us have success at Davis Cup level.