Not much had been heard about Andy Murray’s recovery after he announced that he had undergone a hip surgery in Melbourne back in January. With pundits yearning for Andy’s return to the game, there has finally been an update.

It seems that Murray will be coming back in either May or June and will start practicing as soon as late March in Miami for some warm weather training. While sources vary from either a May comeback in clay to an early June comeback in Queens, it might be safe to say that Andy will most likely come back latest by June.

Does the Timing Add Up?

A five-month rest for hip surgery seems to be inadequate, it’s safe to say that his timing is appropriate. One must consider the six months of rest and rehabilitation Murray underwent to prepare for the 2018 season. Besides, sources say that Murray was recommended a 14-week rest and rehabilitation period after the surgery, which would be April. His desire to start practicing in late March and his previous statement of a possible comeback for the clay season only indicate that Murray is largely sticking to his schedule.

Should he Take Part in the Clay Season?

It would be ideal to rest for a while longer and not rush into his comeback, as Murray will be looking to avoid aggravating his hip. Not much can be said now anyway, as this is just talk from the grapevine — Murray hasn’t officially confirmed any of these rumors. While the decision to practice in Miami is prudent to condition himself for the warm weather, it will also dictate whether he truly will be match ready by either May or June.

Federer’s comment

Roger Federer was asked to comment on Murray’s road to coming back, and it seems that his comment is very applicable.

“From my own experience what I have learnt is to become patient. When you’re injured, you should only comeback when you are 100 percent. Not to comeback when you’re 92 percent or 85 percent or whatever the number is. You got to feel like you can win, that you can run for every drop shot that gets hit or every top shot that gets hit behind you.

I’ve come to realise that especially when you’re coming from an injury, it’s better to wait.”

In the desire to play the sport he loves, it should not be such that Murray rushes into things and further worsens his condition. That being said, we wish Murray the very best of much in his road to recovery.