Andy Murray: Briton and coach Ivan Lendl ‘straight on to planning for Wimbledon’ after historic fifth Queen’s triumph
ANDY MURRAY enjoyed being named King of Queen’s for mere moments — before his attention shifted to reigning supreme at SW19.
Britain’s No 1 clinched a record fifth title at the Aegon Championships on Sunday, kicking off his second stint working with coach Ivan Lendl in style.
Andy Murray celebrated a fifth title at Queen’s after his win on Sunday
But such is the Scot’s focus on replicating his 2013 Wimbledon triumph — achieved under Lendl’s watchful gaze during the 56-year-old’s first coaching spell — there was little celebration.
Murray, 29, said: “There was no hug from Ivan for winning at Queen’s Club but I got a ‘Well done, good job’.
“Then it was straight on to planning for Wimbledon.
Andy Murray celebrates with the Queen’s title after beating Milos Raonic
“There was only a brief chat about Sunday’s final before Ivan, Jamie Delgado and myself were setting out exactly what I’m going to do each day between now and Wimbledon.
“On which days I will practise, who I’m going to practise with and on which days I’ll rest.
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“We don’t leave anything to chance.”
Murray will be in unfamiliar territory at the All England Club this summer as he juggles the hopes of a nation with being a father.
He revealed a change of sleeping patterns to spend more time with daughter Sophia in the mornings — and hopes for more happy family memories in the coming weeks.
The world No 2, writing in his BBC column, said: “It was nice to have my wife and daughter with me at Queen’s on Sunday and it will be a new experience for me to head into Wimbledon as a dad.
“I’m getting used to some slight changes of routine at home, most notably my sleeping pattern!
Murray’s coach Ivan Lendl (right) watches from the stands on Centre Court
“I used to go to bed around midnight and get up at 9am, whereas now it’s more like 10.30pm or 11pm and I get up at 7.30am to spend a little bit of time with my daughter before I leave the house.
“If I get up later then I don’t get to see her during a day like Sunday.
“I certainly could not have asked for a more memorable first Father’s Day, winning a trophy and spending time with my family.
“Hopefully, the next few weeks will be just as rewarding.”
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