Andy Murray has just recorded one of the worst defeats of his (still fantastic) career. The Briton was bidding for his 6th title at the Queen’s Club, but eventually he fell in straight sets at the hands of lucky loser Jordan Thompson.
The Australian failed to qualify for the main draw after he lost in 3 sets to Jeremy Chardy. Then, he was lucky that Bedene was not fit to play Murray and he took that place (in style) to defeat the world no.1 7-6 (4) 6-2.
Why Andy is still optimistic
Murray wasn’t impressed at all with himself for losing to the world no.90, but he didn’t lose faith about his chances in Wimbledon. During an interview with BBC sport, the Briton commented
“Losing in the first round at Queen’s Club doesn’t mean I can’t go on and do well at Wimbledon. It just means I’ve got a lot of work to do.
I knew before the tournament that I still have some way to go if I’m going to get up to the level where I challenge for the biggest titles, but I certainly expected more from myself.
I’m not the only player to suffer a surprise on the grass – Roger Federer lost in the first round in Stuttgart, and Stan Wawrinka and Milos Raonic also lost at Queen’s on Tuesday.
Grass is a very different surface and can take time to adjust to, but I had plenty of time on the courts in the week before and was practicing well, so no excuses there.”
As per Andy’s words, he will have more time to practice. That could help to improve his chances to defend his Wimbledon title.
