Andy Murray takes inspiration from French Open semi-finalists ahead of Wimbledon return

Andy Murray is concentrating on a powerful displaying at Wimbledon this yr (Image: Getty)

Andy Murray says he has been impressed by the performances of tennis veterans Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic at this yr’s French Open.

On Friday, each Nadal, 36, and Cilic, 33, will characteristic within the semi-finals at Roland Garros after rolling again the years by taking part in a few of their greatest tennis.

In the meantime, Murray is competing on the Surbiton Trophy this week after deciding to skip the clay Grand Slam with the intention to put together for Wimbledon which begins on June 27.

The Scot, now ranked 67 on the earth, has struggled to make a mark on the tour since having his hip changed however believes Nadal – who has had his personal damage points – and Cilic – who has made the final 4 on the French Open for the primary time – have proven there's a method again to the highest.

The 35-year-old stated: ‘I can take some inspiration from these guys.

‘I don’t know whether or not it’s Rafa’s final run or not as a result of he appears to be doing bodily rather well through the occasion, so I hope he’s capable of proceed going for some time.

Rafael Nadal is aiming for a 14th French Open title on the age of 36 (Image: Getty)

‘Cilic as properly, he’s somebody I grew up with within the juniors and performed so much with. He has simply made the semis of the French for the primary ever time at 33 and is taking part in rather well.’

On Thursday, Murray went by to the quarter-finals at Surbiton after securing a 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3) victory over Holland’s Gijs Brouwer.

On Friday, he faces American Brandon Nakashima for a spot within the final 4 on the Challenger occasion.

Marin Cilic reached the semi-finals on the French Open for the primary time at 33-years-old (Image: Getty)

The three-time Grand Slam champion has not gained a singles event on grass since his Wimbledon victory in 2016 and hopes getting matches below his belt will depart him in good stead for the All England Membership.

He added: ‘I've carried out a variety of coaching, practised so much, so now I would like the matches and hopefully I’ll get a bunch of matches to get me prepared for Wimbledon.’

Subsequent week, Murray is because of play on the Stuttgart Open earlier than that includes at Queen’s Membership later this month.

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