Andy Roddick has once again sought to offer his verdict on Andy Murray, a man revered by the tennis community.
The former US number one has now added to this praise, outlining what he thinks has made Andy Murray such a special performer over the decades.
There are many facets of Murray’s play that helped him to compete with some of the very best the sport has ever seen over two decades.
However, Roddick has now even suggested that the three-time Grand Slam champion boasted one key trait which surpassed even that of the big three.
Andy Roddick full of praise for Andy Murray
Whilst speaking to Danielle Collins on the Served with Andy Roddick podcast, the former world number one turned the conversation onto Murray.
The injury-prone Scotsman, who has enjoyed a career laden with silverware and unbridled success, is widely recognised as the unofficial fourth member of the big three, having competed so fiercely with them throughout their illustrious time on the court.
And just a few days after Stan Wawrinka admitted that the 37-year-old was a far superior player, Roddick has suggested that Murray was the best he ever played at doing one key thing.
Given he faced off against Novak Djokovic, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer and many more legendary figures, this is high praise indeed.
He noted: ‘I want to give Murray all the credit in the world, I’m effusive. I think he’s the highest IQ guy that I ever played, which in that generation is certainly saying something.
‘But, he was just as mopey when he was 20 and healthy, I’ll tell you that right now. I love Murray, I think he’s the best.’
Andy Murray is nearing his return from injury
Having damaged two ligaments back in March whilst competing against Tomas Mahac in the Miami Open, it seemed like Murray was due for another gruelling spell on the sidelines given the clear discomfort he was in.
However, inexplicably, he managed to finish the final-set tiebreaker before revealing the extent of his injury.
The decision to avoid surgery has significantly reduced his time out, and now we await his return to the ATP Tour after revealing plans to participate in a Challenger Event in Bordeaux. Unsurprisingly, Murray’s new racquet for the tournament is turning heads as an additional point of interest.
Already we have seen him on the court practising, and his plans to then play the Geneva Open highlight a rekindled schedule.
We are just around the corner from yet another Murray comeback, and hopefully this time it is one free from any more setbacks that allows him to finish his career on his own terms.
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