5 reasons Andy Murray is struggling with form right now

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates a point during the Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the O2 Arena on November 20, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

4. Injuries

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Andy Murray of Great Britain speaks with the physio at the change of ends after injuring his ankle after he fell over in his second round match against Andrey Rublev of Russiaon day three of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — Murray has this year been dealing with shingles, a torn elbow and several bouts of flu

Not one to suffer from recurrent injuries, Murray this year has seen quite a few, in addition to frequent fevers and colds. The Scot missed Great Britain’s Davis Cup tie against France ahead of the Miami Masters struggling with pain in his arm, which brother and former doubles No. 1 Jamie Murray revealed was a tear in his elbow.

Murray also had shingles this year, and that can take a toll even on a non-athlete. The adult manifestation of chickenpox, shingles has a much longer recovery time, and one that brings with it serious aches and pains that the 30-year-old would no doubt have to have dealt with alongside practice and regular tournaments.

Father to one-year-old Sophia, Murray would also have had to juggle his parenting duties with illness – and the player has also suffered from flu a few times this season so far, which would doubtless drain his energy levels significantly. Some time to recuperate physically would be essential for the player to return to his top game.

Edited by Staff Editor