Following Andy Murray’s distressing ankle injury at the Miami Open, fellow British tennis star Emma Raducanu has expressed her solidarity with a heartfelt message.
Murray’s injury, which occurred during his match against Tomas Machac, has sparked concerns over his future in the sport. With retirement looming, Murray’s anguish on court and subsequent announcement of a ruptured ATFL and CFL ligaments underscore the challenges he faces.
In an Instagram post, Murray detailed the extent of his injury, acknowledging the tough road ahead: “Goes without saying this is a tough one to take and I’ll be out for an extended period. But I’ll be back with 1 hip and no ankle ligaments when the time is right.”
Emma Raducanu, despite her own setback with a back injury sidelining her from the Miami Open, stood in solidarity with Murray. Sharing his post on Instagram, Raducanu added two praying emojis, symbolizing her hopes for his swift recovery.
Raducanu’s gesture exemplifies the camaraderie and support within the tennis community, transcending individual rivalries to rally behind a fellow athlete in need. As Murray navigates this latest setback, he can draw strength from the unwavering support of his peers, including the emerging talents like Raducanu.
Though uncertainties linger regarding Murray’s return to the court, one thing remains certain—the tennis world stands united in wishing him a speedy recovery and eventual return to competitive play.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
Currently the world no.288, Raducanu played her last match on the 11th of March when she lost to world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 7-5 in the 3rd round in Indian Wells (draw).
Presently, during this year Raducanu achieved a composed 5-5 record.
Andy Murray in 2024
At the moment ranked no.62, Andy played his last match on the 24th of March when he surrendered to world no.60 Tomas Machac 5-7 7-5 7-6(5) in the 3rd round in Miami (draw).
Until now, during this year Murray achieved a composed 5-8 match record.
Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray |
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