Andy Murray mentioned he’s relishing the chance of dealing with Rafa Nadal for the primary time in additional than 5 years with the pair as a result of meet in Abu Dhabi in a while Friday.
Murray, 34, beat Dan Evans 6-3 6-2 on Thursday and can face Nadal for a spot within the closing of the exhibition occasion — his first assembly with the Spaniard because the 2016 Madrid Open semi-final when the Scot gained 7-5 6-4.
Nadal, 35, final competed in August and has spent 4 months on the sidelines with a foot damage. He additionally struggled with again issues earlier within the 12 months.
“I believe the final time we performed was 5 – 6 years in the past, it’s a very very long time. It exhibits the kind if struggles that I’ve been by for a couple of years, and him extra lately. It’ll be good to play one another once more,” mentioned Murray, who had hip surgical procedure in 2018 and 2019.
“I wish to be taking part in these guys within the greatest competitions once more, that’s one thing that motivates me … Hopefully we are able to placed on a great efficiency for a few outdated guys.”
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