01/09/2010

Murray showing fitness edge

Much was made of Andy Roddick's shedding 15 pounds before the 2009 season, especially as he had some of the best results of his career over the first half the season.

It seems Andy Murray is following Roddick's path - compare these two photos of the Scot, the first from just before the ATP World Tour Finals in London in November 2009, the second from a match during this week's Hopman Cup.

Murray trained in Miami during the offseason, and it appears the warm climate gave him an opportunity to burn off any hint of a fat cell from his face.

Before:

Murray in London, November 2009


After:

Murray in Perth, January 2010

Jan 9, 2010 12:55:00 AM

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