Andy Murray optimistic for more Glories this year

Andy Murray opened up on his preparations for the upcoming 2024 Australian Open.

Ahead of his 16th appearance at the Australian Open, Andy Murray will be looking to make an impact and challenge for the title. The Brit tennis star has reached the Aus Open final five times (2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016), but has never won the title. The veteran could also face arch-rival Novak Djokovic in the third round, if things go according to plan.

The former World No. 1 didn’t have a good 2023 and lost six of his final nine matches on the season, ending in a defeat against Alex de Minaur at the end of October in Paris.

Speaking during the pre-tournament press conference , Murray expressed

“I feel like I’m enjoying tennis better. I think part of that is the mental side of it. Tennis is a difficult game in that respect. When you’re struggling, you’re out there on your own, it can be difficult at times. Part of it is that. The way you’re playing, when you know you’re capable of doing more than what you are, if you’re not happy with the way you’re hitting forehands and backhands and serving and those sorts of things, there’s the technical aspect as well. Fixing some of those problems has helped me feel better on the court. Definitely some focus on the mental side, reframing the way you look at things helps.”

He will begin his 2024 Australian Open campaign against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The pair faced each other twice last season, with both matches being tight three-setters. They are 1-1 in terms of head-to-head, and it could be another entertaining match.

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