Andy Murray shouldn’t be anticipating to play singles in subsequent month’s Davis Cup occasion in Glasgow – however he would “love” the chance if it did come his means.
The previous world primary is beneath the highest two Brits within the pecking order, and world rankings, with Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans in line to be chosen for singles by captain Leon Smith.
“These guys have finished rather well over the previous 18 months to 2 years,” Murray advised BBC Scotland. “I am conscious that there is no assure I will be taking part in singles.”
Murray might, nevertheless, associate Joe Salisbury in doubles as Britain tackle america, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan.
“Presumably, I am going to get used for doubles and be an choice within the singles if Leon looks like, for no matter purpose – matchup-wise or no matter his choice is on the day – I might be used for singles,” Murray stated.
“However there is definitely no expectations from my facet that I might be taking part in. However clearly, if I am given the chance, I would love that probability once more.”
Murray performed matches in Glasgow in opposition to america and Australia in 2015, which helped he and older brother Jamie lead Britain to the Davis Cup title in Belgium later that yr.
“Ninety-five per cent of the gang is there to observe and assist Nice Britain win the tie, so it is a very completely different form of environment to the Grand Slams,” he defined. “You simply do not expertise that on the remainder of the tour.
“There are clearly some matches I’ve performed, for instance at Wimbledon, the place I’ve had just about the entire crowd behind me, but it surely’s additionally completely different. It is perhaps not as patriotic or passionate because the Davis Cup, it is simply not the identical and the entire gamers will let you know that.
“All of the British gamers are trying ahead to it as a result of those who’ve performed in Glasgow previously bear in mind how nice the environment was. The Emirates has been an excellent place for us previously, so hopefully we are able to get assist like that once more. It makes an enormous distinction.”
‘I really feel like I am heading in the right direction’
Earlier than these Davis Cup group matches between 14 and 18 September, Murray will participate within the US Open and faces Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo, seeded 24, within the first spherical.
It’s now precisely a decade since Murray’s first Grand Slam triumph in New York and his goals this time round are a tad extra modest given the surgical procedures and accidents he has needed to deal with previously few years.
“Clearly, I wish to try to get by matches and have a deep run, however I additionally wish to be sure I am taking part in the precise means as properly,” he added.
“At instances, within the final yr or so, I’ve not fairly performed the tennis that I must to win the massive matches. I’ve actually been practising that means lately and been feeling higher on the apply courtroom and I feel there have been some good indicators on the match courtroom.
“I wish to go on the market and play the model of tennis that provides me the perfect probability to win tournaments once more and have deep runs once more. Whether or not that occurs this week or in a few months’ time, I do not know, however I really feel like I am heading in the right direction with that.”
Murray is aware of he’ll discover it robust in opposition to Cerundolo, who attained a career-high world rating of 24 in July.
“It isn’t the worst draw I might have had, however there are additionally higher attracts on the market as properly,” he stated. “Cerundolo is a younger man however is within the prime 30 on the planet. It is type of his first full yr on tour, however he received a event just a few weeks in the past and made the semis in Miami earlier this yr.
“He will be bettering on a regular basis due to his age, so it isn’t a straightforward match for me to begin off with, however I additionally might have performed Daniel Medvedev within the first spherical. I’ve ready in addition to I might this week.”
