The Forgotten Injury That Nearly Ended Andy Murray’s Career Before It Began!
Most fans know Andy Murray for his dramatic hip surgeries and heroic comebacks — but few remember the injury that almost ended his career before it truly started.
At just 18, Murray suffered a serious back injury that doctors warned could derail his rise permanently. “I remember them saying, ‘You might not recover fully,’” Murray recalled in an interview. “It terrified me — I’d barely begun.”
At the time, Murray was already marked as Britain’s next tennis hope. The idea of it all vanishing so young weighed heavily. “I had days where I questioned everything,” he admitted. “All the years of training, leaving home so early — what if it was for nothing?”
Pain forced him to skip critical tournaments and sparked doubts among sponsors and commentators. Behind the scenes, Murray worked through exhausting rehab and endless therapy sessions. “There were nights I couldn’t sleep from the pain,” he shared. “And worse — from the fear.”
But quitting never fully took hold. Murray credits his stubborn nature and early sacrifices for pushing him forward. “I’d already given up so much,” he said. “I couldn’t just stop.”
Ultimately, the injury healed — but the scare shaped his entire mindset. “It made me realize how fragile this career is,” he reflected. “And it taught me to fight for every point, every match.”
Fans who discovered this forgotten chapter praised Murray’s resilience. Today, every comeback he makes carries the echoes of that first battle — a reminder that even before the trophies, Murray’s toughest opponent was always adversity itself.
