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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Racket reversal: Andy Murray’s switch shows constant hunt for an edge

Andy Murray uses his Yonex racket to return the ball to Yannick Hanfmann during the Geneva Open in May.
Andy Murray fires off at return at the Geneva Open using his modified Yonex Ezone 100, which is much livelier than his previous Head racket. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

Even as Andy Murray reckoned with a devastating setback in what will probably be the final months of his career, he was still thinking with total clarity. In the aftermath of a serious ankle injury at the Miami Open in March that left him facing a significant layoff, Murray sensed an opportunity.

Before returning home from Florida, the 37-year-old limped to a sports shop and browsed its stash of rackets. He left with a ridiculous haul; 10 frames, scales, a swingweight machine and a roll of lead tape to help modify their weight.

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