As Andy Murray approaches the twilight of his playing career, this extraordinary performer can look forward to Wimbledon eagerly. Two factors will determine how well he does – one in his control and the other not so much.
Within his control is his mindset, an area that has brought its challenges to Andy in his younger days, and as Paul Annecone so eloquently put it, “self-imposed pressure can be the most significant catalyst to paralyse maximising your talent”. I believe Andy will be mentally tough and bring his A-game to the court today.
The one factor outside his control is his ageing combined with the hip replacement. How will his body hold up? This is perhaps the uncertainty, and Andy’s meticulous preparation here is all he can do.
Knowing you don’t have too many slams left in you, and this could potentially be your last Wimbledon, could add added incentive (not pressure) to bring your game to court, stay calm and focussed and use a clear game strategy to maximise your strengths, On balance, I believe his experience and determination will compensate for his failing physical ability, and I’d like to see Andy progress deep into this prestigious tournament.