The three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has revealed that he ‘thinks’ he had contracted Covid-19 last month, after experiencing a really weird cold.
Speaking to CNN on Monday, the Scottish also admitted that he did self-isolate as none of his symptoms fell in line with the NHS-advised dry cough and high temperature that would warrant quarantining.
“I was a little bit sick for two or three days about four weeks ago. So, actually before the beginning of when the quarantine started, I was sort of isolating for probably four or five days before that.” Murray said.
“Most people I’ve spoken to have had some sort of symptoms and felt a little bit sick, but it’s quite difficult to know whether you have actually had the virus or not.
“And obviously, the test should be saved for people that are in serve situations and the frontline NHS workers in this country.” Murray added.
The two-time Wimbledon champion had been battling his way back to fitness following a hip injury and was targeting return at the Miami Open in March before the Covid-19 pandemic.
The ATP suspended its professional men’s tennis tour for six weeks. On the other hand, the 2020 French Open originally to be scheduled from 24 May to 7 June, due to Covid-19, it was moved from 20 September to 4 October, though Murray is sceptical that it will go ahead.
“I was training to get ready for Miami and that was going to be a good test. I was fit and feeling pretty strong. I would definitely on the clay if it goes ahead I’m a bit sceptical whether it will.” Murray said.
“I would imagine tennis would be one of the last sports to get back to normality, because you’ve obviously got players and coaches and teams coming from all over the world into one area. I would be surprised if they were back playing sport by September-time.” he added.
