2018 Men’s Tennis Progress Report

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were carrying injuries in 2017 which affected their level of play and led them to call time on their season after Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic

Djokovic had won 2 titles in 2017, the Qatar Open and the Eastbourne International. He returned to action at the Australian Open, losing in the fourth round and then underwent surgery on his elbow. He made his return in March without success losing in the first rounds of Indian Wells and the Miami Masters. He reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open and the finals of the Queen’s Club Championships. The Djoker has shown steady improvement in the last 2 months and seems to be on track to reach somewhere near his former level in the second half of the year.

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Andy

Murray

Murray won only 1 title in 2017, the Dubai Open. His planned return to the Australian Open did not pan out as his hip was not at 100%. After months of rehab, the Scotsman opted for surgery further delaying his return. He made his return at the Queen's Club Championships where he played strongly in a losing effort. At the Eastbourne International, he defeated Stan Wawrinka before falling to Kyle Edmund. He has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to his hip, saying it was too soon to play five-set matches. Murray played well considering his surgery however it remains to be seen if he can reach his former level.