Murray hopes to roll the dice on Wimbledon start

Andy Murray expressed increasing optimism on Sunday that he can manage a Wimbledon start only days after keyhole surgery to remove a cyst on his spinal cord which affected his right leg movement.

The 37-year-old spelled out his options a day before play begins at the All England Club, saying he is progressing on the medical front every day and with every training session on the grass.

The former No. 1 who won the title here in 2013 and 2016, could make his start in both singles and in doubles with his brother Jamie.

Should be play singles, the Scot will start the first round against Czech Tomas Machac, who has defeated him this season at Marseille and Miami.

“I’ve been trying to do everything to try and get ready to start the tournament here,” he said.

But he warned: “I don’t know if that’s going to be enough. I’ve beenpracticing for the last few days. 

“I played a set today. It went pretty well, but I still don’t have 100 per cent  feeling and sensation in my leg yet.

“It’s getting better every single day; I want to give it every single chance that I can to get there.”

Murray is planning further on-court tests to check his condition, including play a practice set and getting additional medical tests.

“I will probably make a decision tomorrow (Monday) evening.”

He also left the door open for a possible doubles collaboration without singles if it comes down to that.

“Each day it becomes more and more likely that I’ll be able to play properly. 

“With doubles, although you’re covering less distance and less court, you still need to be able to move pretty explosively. 

“If I keep progressing like I have been for the next three, four days, before the doubles starts, then… “