Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Share Insights On Andy Murray's Documentary
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic share the same views after the release of Andy Murray’s documented recovery from injury. Building rivalries with the top three Tennis players in the world, they had nothing but good words for their fellow athlete.
The trio both appeared on the Andy Murray: Resurfacing, an Amazon Original launched on Prime Video. The documentary covers the recovery of the 32-year old champion since the severe injury he got from 2017. They all commend Scot’s toughness and desire to come back playing the sport he loves per article by Daily Express.
Djokovic and Murray faced-off the last time during the ATP World Tour Finals for Singles in 2016. After finishing the as the top two seeds, where the British champ beat the then-defending champion in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
"I feel like for both of us and knowing how we’ve grown up, the expectations and pressures, you know, everything that was ahead of us you needed that philosophy about life," said the 32-year old Serbian. He also said that the adversity Murray has faced made him tougher and “made his skin so thick that he can sustain anything.” The two players faced 36 times in their careers.
"If you’re tough, work hard, surround yourself with the right people, believe you can turn around matches and play through pain, play through injuries and all of that Andy has shown he can do that," said the Swiss player. Winning their last five encounters of their 25 face-offs, Federer sees Murray as “the reaction of a champion” by playing the most amazing tennis through hard work.
Playing against him in 24 classic matches, current ATP number one player Rafael Nadal declared Scotland-born Murray as the most talented player he’s ever seen. "When someone of his level is able to work at that intensity it’s because he really wants to do something, something more, added Nadal of the former number one’s perseverance." The 33-year old Spanish also recognized Murray’s intensity getting tougher each time they face.
After enduring two hip surgeries, Murray won his first-ever singles title since his return from the injury by beating Stan Wawrinka, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Just when he thought that his career was already over, he was named as part of Great Britain’s team to this year’s Davis Cup before they bowed down to eventual champions Spain in the semifinals.
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