A former world No1 pitching up at a small-time event in search of former glories? Yes, that might be the plot of the recent movie Challengers, but it also describes Andy Murray’s visit to Bordeaux this week.
The Briton is back in action as he builds towards a final appearance at the French Open
Alexander Zverev reached his 18th Masters semi-final in Rome on Wednesday but only after a worrying fall which sparked memories of the horror injury he suffered at the French Open two years ago.Zverev, 27, suffered a serious ankle injury at the 2022 French Open after falling on the clay of Roland Garros during his semi-final against Rafael Nadal and missed the rest of the season.