Andy Murray times the ball early in Marseille rally

SportLocation Tennis Desk · 8 Sept 2026

Andy Murray gets under a high ball, meets it in front and is already back on the move as the point carries on.

Andy Murray’s best moment here is the contact itself. He reads the high ball early, sets his feet and takes it in front of the body, which lets him drive the return through the middle of the rally rather than reaching late.

The recovery matters just as much. As soon as the ball leaves the strings, Murray is turning back towards the centre, ready for the next exchange while the far side stays active at the net.

It is a neat snapshot of doubles tennis: one clean strike, then immediate reset. Murray does not linger on the shot; he gets back into position and keeps the point alive.