Exclusive: Andy Murray can ‘upset people’ at Wimbledon, could play for four more years – Mats Wilander

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Andy Murray can cause surprises at Wimbledon and insists the two-time champion can play for at least four more years.

The 36-year-old may have fallen down the rankings over the years, but a recent run of 10 consecutive wins as he lifted titles in Surbiton and Nottingham shows there is still fire in his belly.

“I think Andy Murray thinks that this is the tournament where he still feels that he can do very well. And very well, in Andy Murray’s mind, is most probably winning it,” said Wilander.

“And do I think he can? Yeah, he can upset people. Can he win it? Well, I don’t know. He’s won it already a couple of times, so yes.”

He contemplated requirement in 2019 due to a hip injury but was able to continue playing following successful surgery.

Wilander believes he will continue to compete at Wimbledon for years to come.

“I think we will see Andy Murray figure out a schedule where he can still keep playing Wimbledon for another four or five years, which is so welcome because we want to see these stories,” continued Wilander.

“It’s great for the sport, it’s great for Andy Murray because he’s also turning a leaf around where his attitude early in his career was one way and now his attitude on Wimbledon Centre Court is he wants to bring every person that’s watching him into the match emotionally.

“And he’s so positive and he’s using every possible angle to play better tennis and to make the people enjoy watching him.”

It is 10 years since Murray beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win his first Wimbledon title, becoming the first British man to do so since 1936.

He won his second title at the venue in 2016, a result that cemented his place in the ‘big four’ alongside Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

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