Andy Murray fears having played his last Wimbledon as he believes he’s one injury away from retirement

The Briton expressed his desire to continue but remarked that he will have to be wary of any more injuries.

Andy Murray fears having played his last Wimbledon as he believes he’s one injury away from retirement

Andy Murray (Credits: Wimbledon)

Despite a recent string of early defeats in tournaments, British tennis legend Andy Murray remains optimistic about his career, expressing his intention to continue playing until next year’s Wimbledon.

“I don’t want to have played my last match at Wimbledon. I’m still planning on continuing,” Murray said. This statement comes across as a change of heart for Murray, who had hinted at retirement after his Wimbledon third-round defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas last month.

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However, he admits that he will have to continue his career hereon with caution. “You never know with my age. Another injury could be the end. You can’t predict it,” said Murray.

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It seems clear that Murray still has the drive to compete on tour given his age and physical condition, and for good reason. The Briton made the finals of the ATP 250 at the Doha Open this year and won 2 successive challenger titles on the grass in Surbiton and Nottingham leading up to Wimbledon.

His defeat to Tsitsipas in the Wimbledon third round may have been disappointing, but it was clear that the World No. 5 had to dig very deep to come out on top against the 2-time champion at Wimbledon.

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Andy Murray states that he has made his peace with the prospect of retirement

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Andy Murray (Credits: Australian Open)

Andy Murray revealed that he would be able to accept retirement if the worst were to happen at this moment, acknowledging the mental preparation he gained during his break from tennis following his serious hip injury in 2017. The experience helped him come to terms with the inevitability of retiring someday. “The good thing about the six months of rehab after the operation was I got to feel what being a retired tennis player would be like. I spent time at home with my family, played lots of golf. I really, really enjoyed it — I’ve got lots of things to look forward to,” he said.

“I’m not worried about what I’ll do when I finish playing. Before I had surgery, I had to accept that I might not play again. So I went through that process mentally and although it was hard, I accepted it,” he added.

Given his statement and current outlook, Murray seems to have made his peace with the fact that his days on the tour as a pro are numbered, and that he ought to live the rest of them competing to the fullest.

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