Andy Murray has confirmed his first occasion of 2023 as he makes an attempt to make one other main leap on the earth rankings.
Murray will play the Adelaide Invitational in January, which can be a brand new occasion for the previous world primary.
The primary a part of the yr can be a key one for Murray, with him decided to get himself excessive sufficient within the rankings to be seeded at tournaments once more.
He has recognized that as a key step in regaining his earlier stage, as it could assist him keep away from prime gamers within the early rounds of tournaments and permit him to play extra tennis.
“I’ll be beginning the yr in Australia, which I at all times actually get pleasure from,” Murray mentioned.
“Enjoying on the Adelaide Worldwide for the primary time is one thing I’m trying ahead to. The crowds in Australia love their tennis they usually’ve at all times been very supportive.
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“I’ve been working arduous within the off season and the Adelaide Worldwide can be nice preparation for the Australian Open. I’m trying ahead to seeing what Adelaide and 2023 brings.”
Murray regarded able to kick on this yr after he reached the ultimate of Stuttgart, however he was affected by a wierd cramping problem within the second half of the yr.
It’s one thing he’s decided to unravel, although, and he lately mentioned he was proud of the progress he has made in 2022.
“I’m optimistic about subsequent season and the work I’ve to do,” Murray said. “I’ve already began a few of that and I must empty the tank within the subsequent six to eight weeks within the fitness center and on the observe courtroom.
“I used to be 130-140 on the earth at first of the season and I’m now inside the highest 50. For many gamers, that’s a very optimistic yr. For me, I don’t view it that approach however I did make progress.”
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