Murray ruptures ankle ligaments!

Le 25/03/2024 à 23h49 par Guillem Casulleras Punsa

It looked as though Andy Murray was leaving Miami on a positive note on Sunday evening. Despite his defeat by Machac, the former world No. 1 was quite satisfied with his tournament. We were also reassured after what we had thought was a simple scare, when the Briton collapsed in pain after twisting his ankle.

He was eventually able to resume the match and came very close to winning. More fear than harm, we thought at the time. But it was not to be. Murray revealed on his Instagram account that he had suffered a total rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and a near-total rupture of the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL).

Andy Murray: "Yesterday, towards the end of my match in Miami (against Machac), I suffered a complete rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and an almost complete rupture of the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL). I'll consult an ankle specialist on my return to determine the next steps. Needless to say, it's a hard blow to take and I'll be out for a long time. But I'll be back with a hip and no ankle ligament when the time comes 😉"

Sir Andy should be felicitated for playing through injuries and then sitting on the sidelines and still coming back🫡

Poor Andy.... Probably time to give that body a rest and start enjoying more time with the family. He has done his country proud throughout his career and overcome some huge obstacles

Bugger

To be honest he could treat this as a sabbatical and just plan to come back next year again for his final year. I have a feeling he will not accept leaving it like this.

Those are serious and potentially very painful injuries. I was disappointed at the end of the match the way he was carrying on. Good lesson in not rushing to judgement. Clearly he was in tremendous pain and being the warrior he is, just couldn't bring his self to say the words, "I can't play!" and retire the match.