Murray ready as he'll ever be for Cincy singles return

Andy Murray on Sunday pronounced himself ready to go as he prepared to resume his singles career with a first-round test at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

"I'm feeling good, I've had three of four good practice sessions," said Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion who has tumbled to 325th in the world. "I have zero pain.

"I'm not expecting to move as well as I used to. There is still some improvement to be made, though it will take time.

"I started training singles a few weeks ago, it's the best to train with players at the highest level who hit the ball big."
"I was speaking to him maybe three times a week from when he had his operation and even before," Murray said of his communication with the recovering Bryan. "I listened to how he felt and what he had done -- he was my inspiration, a huge help in my own comeback."
"I've been recovering fine from practices, I've not had issues later in the day, I think I've handled myself pretty well."