Struggling with jet lag following his flight home from Australia, Andy Murray held a middle of the night question and answer session on Twitter on subjects ranging from his recovery from hip surgery to his views on Vegemite.
The former world number one went under the knife in Melbourne nearly two weeks ago and reported positive news on his rehabilitation, saying it was going “Really well. Much better than I expected so far.”
Really well.. Much better than I expected so far
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
The Scot, who is hoping to be back for the grass-court season, went against the prevailing view in men’s tennis by saying he would be happy to try moving to best-of-three sets at grand slams while he also revealed he is hoping to become an individual coach in the future.
Murray has set up a management company to mentor young sporting talent, including tennis players Aidan McHugh and Katie Swan, but sees himself going back on the tour at some point.
If it’s what the people want then worth a try.. I don’t mind either way.. Best of 3 easier on the body, would help longevity.. Best of 5 tests mental and physical side more.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
That’s like having to choose between your 4 best friends to be best man at your wedding… Love them all but I’ve known @Wimbledon the longest ❤️
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
Yes.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
I can tell you sitting on a couch right now whilst the @AustralianOpen is in that I would give back being number 1 in the world just to be back playing on the court again.. Passion is much higher than it was then.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
Murray also revealed he is planning to go vegan after the end of his playing career having experimented with a gluten-free diet in the past but described Australian spread Vegemite as “rancid”.
When I finish playing I’ll try it for sure..
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
Rancid
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
The boxing fan gave his backing to Anthony Joshua ahead of his heavyweight clash with Joseph Parker in March and tipped Australia’s Ashleigh Barty as the player he is most excited about in the women’s game.
Joshua.. Comfortably
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
Ash Barty
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
I’m not sure.. Sometimes i think I’d enjoy it.. Sometimes not.. Guess I’d have to try it to find out
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
He’s a beautiful man
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
I’ve almost learned English.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
Pancakes and Nutella for breakfast but I’m good the rest of the day☺️
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
Cool?!?! You’ve got to be kidding me..
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
Kids are up…Thanks for the questions ???
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) January 20, 2018
