Tennis Icon Andy Murray Considers Wimbledon or Olympics as Fitting Farewell
Legendary British tennis player Andy Murray, 37, has revealed that he is unlikely to compete in the US Open or Davis Cup later this year, and is instead eyeing a potential retirement at either Wimbledon or the upcoming Paris Olympics.
In an interview with BBC Sport at the Queen’s Club tournament on Sunday, Murray stated that while he is not planning to “play much past the summer,” he has not yet confirmed which event will mark the end of his illustrious career. However, the former world number one suggested that a farewell at Wimbledon or the Olympics would be “more fitting” for him.
“Probably if I was going to finish my career I would rather finish at Wimbledon or an Olympic Games – to me that would probably be more fitting,” Murray explained. “I’ve had amazing experiences and memories from Wimbledon, but also being part of British Olympics teams.”
The two-time Wimbledon champion and double Olympic gold medalist acknowledged that his decision will largely depend on his physical condition and results in the coming months. Murray, who won the singles title at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics, has been named to Team GB’s squad for the Paris Games, which he sees as a “reason to stay motivated and continue playing.”
With Wimbledon set to take place on the grass courts of the All England Club from July 1-14, and the Olympic tennis event scheduled for July 27 to August 4 on the clay of Roland Garros, Murray suggested that either of these renowned tournaments could provide a fitting conclusion to his illustrious career. However, he firmly stated that he does not expect to compete in the US Open or the Davis Cup later this year.
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