Andy Murray’s probabilities at Wimbledon have been assessed because the Brit opted to miss the French Open so he may concentrate on the grass season. The world No 41 has made it no secret that he believes he can do one thing massive at SW19 once more. Speaking completely to Express Sport, Tim Henman has shared his practical expectations for the two-time Wimbledon champion.

Murray went back and forth over the French Open for weeks earlier than making the choice to withdraw. A former finalist in Paris, the 36-year-old beforehand mentioned he needed to return to the event whereas he nonetheless may however knew he needed to prioritise forward of Wimbledon.

After taking his identify off of the entry listing on Sunday, the three-time Grand Slam champion will now focus his consideration on the upcoming grass season, the place he is usually a harmful power. The former world No 1 has already confessed that he believes he may go as far as winning Wimbledon again.

And his countryman Henman has weighed in on simply what he believes Murray is able to at this stage in his profession. “I think winning it is probably a step too far,” the previous world No 4 informed Express Sport.

Henman will likely be certainly one of Eurosport’s pundits on the upcoming French Open in Murray’s absence. And he believes the Scot’s run in Australia reveals constructive indicators. He continued: “But certainly when you reflect on how well he played in Australia and those matches he’s been able to come through, on grass there’s no doubt that he can get into the second week.”

While the 48-year-old wasn’t backing Murray to carry the title, he admitted that something may occur as long as the world No 41 reached the second week. “When you get into the second week, draws can open up,” he defined.

“So I think that’s what I’m looking for, to try and see him get through the first week and then build that momentum into the second week and see if he can have another deep run in a Slam.”

A board member on the All England Club, Henman additionally believes that Murray’s pedigree on the grass will likely be essential towards opponents who could have much less expertise on the floor.

“His experience is invaluable,” he mentioned. “And grass is - there aren’t that many opportunities obviously because the grass-court season is so short so there’s not that much time for players to gain that experience so he definitely has that, he’s won Wimbledon twice and he’ll have unbelievable support there so that is a really exciting aspect to look forward to.”

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