ANDY Murray does not need to bring in a replacement coach after parting ways with Ivan Lendl, according to former British number.
Murray announced his split from Lendl on Friday after two spells together which yielded three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic singles golds. But Henman insists there is no reason why Jamie Delgado, a long-term member of the Scot’s coaching team, cannot be asked to step up and do the job.
Henman told BBC Radio Five Live’s Sportsweek: “With Andy’s experience and knowledge of the game, I wouldn’t think he needs to bring another person into the team.
“He has Jamie, who played to a decent level and did a very good coaching job with Gilles Muller first. He has been with Andy for a good couple of years and understands him as well as anyone.”
Henman paid tribute to the role Lendl played in boosting Murray’s career, which has been on hold due to a hip injury since his Wimbledon quarter-final defeat to Sam Querrey. Murray’s enforced period of inactivity has seen him drop to 16th in the world rankings but he remains focused on returning at the Australian Open in January.
Henman added: “It’s been well documented that Andy has been having a tough time with his hip but he had a great couple of periods with Lendl and I think it’s more about focusing on the positives and the things the whole team has learned.
“Having seen him train and practise at Wimbledon quite a lot, he is working unbelievably hard and making big strides.
“Most people who have just finished the year now will be having time off before thinking about their pre-season, but Andy’s had weeks and months to really build up.
“I think that with still six or seven weeks before the season starts, I’m quite confident that he is going to be back ready and raring to go.”
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