Andy Murray’s emotional journey over the past two years to mount a comeback on the ATP Tour has been documented in a behind-the-scenes documentary, Andy Murray: Resurfacing, which is being aired on Amazon Prime on Friday.
Andy Murray received kind messages from Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in his new documentary.
It’s been a long road to recovery for Murray, one which some doubted he would even take.
The former world No 1 underwent a resurfacing operation on his hip in January this year, with doctors warning him against returning to competitive tennis.
Murray though persevered and incredibly won his first ATP title in 31 months at the European Open final in October.
His mental capability to overcome rush adversity has been a staple of Murray’s career.
From losing his first four Grand Slam finals, the British tennis star would go on to win twice at Wimbledon as well as the 2012 US Open title.
Everyone in tennis has spoken of their delight at seeing Murray now back on tour, winning and playing competitively.
And speaking in the documentary to be released on Friday, Nadal, Federer and Djokovic gave their views on what stands out most about Murray.
Roger Federer
“Andy is the type of guy, how I sense him, that he goes into hard work will pay off and he played the most amazing tennis. This is the reaction of a champion,” says Federer.
“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.”
Rafael Nadal
“He always has been one of the most talented players that I ever saw,” Nadal says.
“When he had a couple more years on the tour I think he became more solid mentally, no?
“When someone of his level is able to work at that intensity it’s because he really wants to do something, something more.”
Novak Djokovic
“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,” he says.
“You needed that kind of mindset.
“I feel like that has made him tough and made his skin so thick that he can sustain anything.”
