Murray denies top ranking pressure after third-round exit

Murray’s defeat to Ramos-Vinolas was only his fourth match in two months after an elbow injury ruled him out of the Miami Open and the following Davis Cup game between Great Britain and France. The 29-year-old’s only tournament win this year came at the Dubai Championship in March after he lost to Novak Djokovic in the Qatar Open final followed by a Round-of-16 exit at the Australian Open. 

“It has been a difficult year for me because I know what it takes to get right up to the top and have the consistent results you need. This year has been stop-start for me, for a few different reasons,” Murray said. 

“Now that I’m feeling better again I’m hoping that... my results will start to pick up. Injuring my elbow has nothing to do with getting to No 1, or getting sick. “I’m hoping that I can stay healthy now and hopefully my results will follow.” Murray said that he was doubtful about his participation in the upcoming Barcelona Open and the Hungarian Open as he considers focusing on his fitness.