LONDON (AP) – Andy Murray was part of the first wave of top tennis players who hired former stars of the game as coaches, striking up a successful partnership with Ivan Lendl that resulted in two Grand Slam titles, including at Wimbledon in 2013.
After splitting, Murray and Lendl are back together – and back at the All England Club, where play starts Monday.
“I don’t feel any added pressure working with him again. I think, you know, it gives actually a bit of extra confidence, because I know last time we worked together, it was very successful. I trust in what he says,” said the second-seeded Murray, coming off a record fifth trophy at the Queen’s Club grass-court tuneup tournament.
“This last week’s been very good. Enjoyed having him back as part of the team,” Murray added. “Hopefully I can have a good run here.”
Now they’re part of another set of big-name duos.