Andy Murray outlines a “definite possibility” of 2024 being his last Australian Open!

Andy Murray hints at his retirement by stating that there was a possibility of him not returning back to the Australian Open.

Andy Murray outlines a “definite possibility” of 2024 being his last Australian Open!

Andy Murray (Via The Independent)

British star Andy Murray is one of the ‘Big 4’ of Tennis. He got a little emotional in front of the Australian Open press after an unfortunate exit from the tournament. He revealed the possibility of never returning to the Australian Open. 

There were whispers about this moment, and the 36-year-old just made it that much more real. Murray went up against Tomás Martín Etcheverry in the first round at the Australian Open. However, from the get-go, he fought under immense pressure. The Argentinian dominated throughout the match, finally beating the 5-time finalist 6-4,6-2,6-2 to advance to the second round.

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This was the second loss of the Brit this year, and he has yet to register a win. After the match, the Brit revealed some startling news. Murray indicated the possibility of having played his last game in Australia. This is what he said: 

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There is a possibility that this was my last game here.
Andy Murray via AO Press

Recently, the 3-time Grand Slam winner hinted at 2024 being his last year, making him another one of the Big 4 to retire possibly. With Roger Federer having retired, both Rafael Nadal and Murray are on the verge of retirement, leaving the World No.1 Novak Djokovic as the last one remaining. 

Andy Murray becomes second Briton to fall in the first round of the Australian Open 2024

Former World No.1 Andy Murray had always had his name on the top alongside the greats of the sport, but his recent form has not been up to the mark as the Brit had lost 8 out of his last 12 games. 

Andy Murray bows out of the Australian Open
Andy Murray (Via Sky Sports)

At the Australian Open, he lost to Tomás Martín Etcheverry in 3 straight sets to start the year. This makes him the second Briton to fall prey in the first round, and he will only feature in the next tournaments. 

After the disappointing loss, the Brit revealed to the Australian Press that he was stunned by the loss and couldn’t believe that the game finished that quickly. He had previously revealed having considered retirement if he did not play well. Retirement may seem like the way for the former champion as he continues to struggle with his form since 2023.

However, there are other Britons left in the tournament. Earlier, Jodie Burrage bowed out of the tournament, and Murray became the second Brit to bow out. Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, and Jack Draper are a few of the Britons yet to play their first-round match.

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