Andy Murray lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas due to unnecessary screaming and yelling reckons John McEnroe

The former American tennis professional presents his views on one of the possible reasons for Murray's exit in the second round.

Andy Murray lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas due to unnecessary screaming and yelling reckons John McEnroe

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John McEnroe claims that his overuse of energy in unnecessary screaming and yelling caused Andy Murray‘s exit in the second round. The three-time Grand Slam title winner was ahead as the game was suspended on Thursday. The British international couldn’t continue his lead as he lost the next two sets, losing the game 3-2 against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

The former tennis player, John McEnroe, himself was a player with a high temper and used to use his temper to gain an upper hand in the game. Based on his personal experience, McEnroe pointed out that Murray should have saved his energy rather than wasting it on screaming and yelling, which might have cost him the match.

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McEnroe, revealed his theory, keeping Murray’s age in mind. In the post-match analysis, McEnroe via BBC said, “Let me tell you something from someone who has experience in yelling and screaming a bit, you do burn some energy. And especially as you get older. He was laying out to his box quite a bit. I think he needs to sort of keep that and reserve a little bit more. It’s easy to say when you’re in the commentators’ box and it’s hot out here and he wants it so bad and he’s so close. But maybe at the end, he got a little flat in that fifth set.”

Andy Murray was also seen getting frustrated easily as the match continued yesterday, which is very unlike him.

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McEnroe’s theory for Andy Murray’s retirement date

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In a recent interview, Murray said he had a date on his mind for his retirement. On the same topic, John McEnroe also introduced his view on it. According to John, Murray might call his career off after representing his nation in the Paris Olympics next year.

The view might or might not be correct, but is a strong POV from McEnroe’s side. Although Andy is only 36 years old, probably 3 to 4 years younger than the normal retirement age, he has suffered way too many injuries. The injuries have made his career choice a lot more difficult in the past few years.

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