Psychic Uri Geller calls on Sun readers to rub Andy Murray’s dodgy hip at 15:40 today to beat injury threatening his Wimbledon bid
Tennis fans urged to help British sporting hero overcome injury which could cause him to miss Wimbledon
TENNIS fans are today urged to help Brit Andy Murray beat a hip injury threatening his Wimbledon bid — by rubbing this photo.
The reigning champ, 30, struggled yesterday in training for the Grand Slam event, which starts on Monday.
Psychic Uri Geller said: “Everyone must focus — positive energy can help him.”
He is calling on the public to harness the power of positive thought to help cure the British star’s injury so he can defend his prized Wimbledon Men’s title next week.
It is hoped the outpouring of energy might be just the boost 30-year-old Muzza needs to overcome his troublesome niggle.
And the timing of 15.40 has a special significance for tennis fans as it matches the score for a coveted double break point.
Murray was seen grimacing in pain during a pre-tournament practice session yesterday — having already pulled out of an exhibition match.
But Uri, 70, insisted the positive energy from rubbing our picture could help him recover.
He said: “I’ll be doing it — I believe in the immense energy of the mind.
“All humanity is attached via an invisible thread.
"We can use it to trans- fer positive, powerful intentions.
“I am asking everyone and all the readers of The Sun to hold the paper in your hands.
"Take this seriously and focus with your eyes and your mind.
Just think positively and say, ‘Heal, heal, heal’.
“Certainly if millions concentrate positively there will be a surge of positive energy.
"Murray will get a very good feeling knowing that a massive amount of people are wishing him well.”
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The Sun issued a similar appeal when a broken metatarsal threatened to rule England legend David Beckham out of the 2002 World Cup.
He went on to play — and scored against Argentina.
Dad-of-one Murray was seen clutching his hip and limping as he took part in three training sessions in SW19 yesterday.
Fears for his fitness had surfaced days earlier when he pulled out of the planned exhibition match at the Hurlingham Club.
Asked if he would be fit for Monday’s first-round match against World No 134 Alexander Bublik, he said: “I hope so, that’s the plan”.
British hopes were dealt another blow yesterday as Johanna Konta withdrew from her Eastbourne semi-final with a back injury.