Andy Murray Prepares to Defend Olympic Title at Rio 2016: Top 3 Reasons Wimbledon Champion Is Better Than Ever
Britain's number one tennis player Andy Murray is determined to defend his Olympic singles title at Rio 2016. The two-time Wimbledon champion even opted out of the Rogers Cup in Toronto, Canada to prioritize his preparations for the 2016 Olympics.
Murray Chose Olympics Over Rogers Cup
The Guardian reported that Murray will not be defending his Rogers Cup title next week after he pulled out of the Masters-level Canadian Open event to give his body enough time to rest and prepare for the Rio 2016. "My body needs some recovery time after reaching the latter stages of tournaments over the past few months," the three-time Rogers Cup champion said in a statement to Tennis Canada.
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According to the Daily Mail, Murray will be flying to Mallorca of the Balearic Islands this week to train with fellow tennis player Rafael Nadal. He will stay in the island for at least 10 days to focus on his preparations before heading to Brazil for the Olympics on Aug. 6 to 14.
Murray has been very vocal about his willingness to defend his Olympic singles title amid Zika virus risks. In an interview before the Wimbledon championship, he said that he already sought medical advice, and he was told that competing at Rio 2016 is safe.
Why Murray Is Better Than Ever
Murray has worked hard for more than a decade to earn his rank as the world's second-best tennis player and Britain's number one. And he is on his way of achieving more because he has changed throughout the years. Here are the top reasons Murray is better than ever:
1. Murray emerged victorious in an era of great tennis players.
Murray is competing in an era wherein he had to face other skilled tennis players like Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Milos Raonic. The fact that he elevated his rank throughout the years means that he is getting better and better.
2. Fatherhood changed Murray as a player.
Murray revealed to OK that he is more motivated to win because of his 5-month-old daughter, Sophia Olivia, from wife Kim Sears. "Obviously having a child gives you a different perspective and it has given me an extra bit of motivation to work hard, train hard and do all of the right things to give myself a chance to win," he stated.
3. Murray believes his best tennis is still to come.
Murray already has various prestigious tennis titles to brag about. However, he believed that the best is yet to come as he looked forward to more triumphs in the future. "Everyone's time comes at different stages," he told the Daily Mail.
