Andy Murray is now 'more relaxed' says mum Judy
Saturday 29 August 2015 16:40, UK
Judy Murray believes marriage and the prospect of fatherhood has made her son Andy more relaxed on court as the Scot bids to win a second US Open title.
The British No 1 will play controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios in the first round at Flushing Meadows, a player who will have to be on his best behaviour while he sits on a suspended 28-day ban and fine for insulting comments made towards Stan Wawrinka earlier this month.
Kyrgios is yet to trouble Murray, who has won both their two Grand Slam meetings this year in straight sets, but errant youngsters are set to become a more regular feature in the Scot's life with news that wife Kim is expecting the couple's first child in February.
Murray enjoyed a superb run of form after marrying Kim in his home town of Dunblane in April, even acknowledging the fact by scribbling "marriage works!" on a TV camera following victory at the Madrid Open one month later.
"He's had a really good year so far," mother Judy said.
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"He's relaxed and I think everything that has happened means he has an extra sense of responsibility now that he's a married man and a dad to be.
"The results since he got married certainly would prove it's working for him. He's been moving very well and when he moves well he plays well.
"It's something Amelie [Mauresmo] has helped bring back into his game – changes of pace, slice, drop-shots, coming forward more.
"I'm enjoying watching him playing that kind of tennis again. The key is he's learning how to become more aggressive at the right time."
