(Reuters) - Roger Federer believes Andy Murray should follow his lead by ensuring he does not rush back to competitive action too quickly following the Scot's injury-ruined season. The Swiss 19-time grand slam champion had encouraging words for his friend and rival while helping Murray start his comeback gently by playing him in a charity match in Glasgow on Tuesday. Before beating Murray in the knockabout exhibition match, Federer told the three-time grand slam winner: "My best advice is just to get fit again. This time last year, Murray had just achieved his ambition of becoming world number one while questions were being asked about Federer's future after his injury-decimated campaign. From number one, Murray has plummeted to 16th in the rankings, his lowest position for nine years but Federer is confident his rival will climb back to the top again.

Source: The Star November 08, 2017 11:37 UTC