Andy Murray, has been struggling with his hip injury, ever since his surgery, and in a shocking turn of events in Melbourne, the Brit announced that he would be considering the Wimbledon Championships this year as his last tournament. It is truly a sad moment in the history of tennis, as a player of utmost quality, has to retire owing to injury related reasons.
As the news broke out, twitter gathered to express their feelings. Here’s how some of the big names in tennis reacted to the news.
"I spoke to my team and I told them I can't keep doing this. I needed to have an end point…"
-Andy Murray#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/wLEplbKXOV
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2019
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.@andy_murray You are a champion on and off the court. So sorry you cannot retire on your own terms, but remember to look to the future. Your greatest impact on the world may be yet to come. Your voice for equality will inspire future generations. Much love to you & your family. https://t.co/AQUOP3LGec
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 11, 2019
When you search for examples of “emptied the bucket to be as good as they could be” there should be a picture of Andy Murray sitting under that quote. Remarkable discipline for training, competition, sacrifice, perfection, a little crazy 😃 but a legend of a bloke. Bravo Andy 👏
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) January 11, 2019
If this is true, I tip my cap to @andy_murray ! Absolute legend. Short list of best tacticians in history. Unreal results in a brutal era …… Nothing but respect here. I hope he can finish strong and healthy https://t.co/FZbwmvRC2r
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) January 11, 2019
Really sad to hear that @andy_murray 😢You are a true champion of our sport and great example for all of us!Stay strong 🙏🏻 https://t.co/Bw8ZIF0QUM
— Karen Khachanov (@karenkhachanov) January 11, 2019
“Not feeling good. Been struggling for a long time…
…I think there is a chance #AusOpen is my last tournament."
– @andy_murray pic.twitter.com/HErJTqy10P
— ATP Tour (@atptour) January 11, 2019
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) January 11, 2019
The @andy_murray that I know will absolutely make it to Wimbledon to play his final tournament. Not many with more heart, effort in the history of the game. Was always a pleasure to share the court pal.
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) January 11, 2019
So sad for @andy_murray . Hands down one of the best guys on tour. So much respect for him as an all around athlete and person. Hope his body can recover. If not, he will be missed by all. 😔
— Vasek Pospisil (@VasekPospisil) January 11, 2019
My heart breaks listening to @andy_murray during his press conference… Hope he will make it through to Wimbledon and have the farewell he deserves . #greatguy
— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) January 11, 2019
Andy, just watched your conference. Please don’t stop trying. Keep fighting. I can imagine your pain and sadness. I hope you can overcome this. You deserve to retire on your own terms, whenever that happens. We love you @andy_murray and we want to see you happy and doing well. 🙏
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) January 11, 2019
Sam Stosur on Andy Murray:
"He's been a fantastic player, champion. I mean, he's been a massive advocate for women's tennis and women's sport in general. I know in the locker room whenever we hear him kinda stick up for us, we're like, 'Yeah, go Andy!"
(h/t @tennismash) pic.twitter.com/WHVPNOHMlh
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2019
If true. Feel down to the bone for Andy Murray right now. Amazing player, fighter, nr 1 and multiple GS champion. Deepest respect.
— Magnus Norman (@normansweden) January 11, 2019
Whatever you think “emptying the bucket” means….times that by 5 and that’s who @andy_murray is. Thank you Andy – thank you for always being you. #1 https://t.co/0jQgFI5EkA
— Daniel Vallverdu (@danielvallverdu) January 11, 2019
What a champion! All class @andy_murray 👏🏻
— Sam Groth (@SamGrothTennis) January 11, 2019
Andrea Petkovic on Andy Murray. #AusOpen
"He was always my favorite, and I think it will be a huge loss for tennis in general, but also for the WTA. Because even nowadays, when you think everything is equal, you still need men, especially successful men, to speak up for women."
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 11, 2019
"I think I can kind of get through this until Wimbledon…but I'm also not certain I'm able to do that."
An emotional @Andy_Murray addresses the press regarding his plans for retirement.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/doO0zvjKt0
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 11, 2019
Tennis will come to an end for us all but the friendships will last a lifetime. What you’ve done for the sport will live on forever. I’m hoping for a strong and healthy finish for you, my friend! @andy_murray pic.twitter.com/Bcs0cdllJp
— Grigor Dimitrov (@GrigorDimitrov) January 11, 2019
Andy Murray has been competing in the same era with three GOATS.
–– 3x Grand Slams
–– 2x Olympic gold medals
–– ATP Finals
–– 2016 world No.1
–– 14x Masters 1000 titles
–– 8x Grand Slam finals
–– 45 total ATP titlesLegend 🏆 pic.twitter.com/wx9CxGqOWW
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2019
“I’m not sure I’m able to play through the pain for another four or five months,” said the Scot in a press conference.
“I want to get to Wimbledon and stop but I’m not certain I can do that.”
“I’m not feeling good, I’ve been struggling for a long time.
“I’ve been in a lot of pain for about 20 months now. I’ve pretty much done everything I could to try and get my hip feeling better and it hasn’t helped loads.
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“I’m in a better place than I was six months ago but I’m still in a lot of pain. I can still play to a level, but not a level I have played at.”
“I have the option of another operation which a little bit more severe – and involves having my hip resurfaced – which would allow me to have a better quality of life and be free of pain.
“That’s something I’m seriously considering now. Some athletes have had it and gone back to competing but there’s no guarantee of that.
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“If I had it, it would be to have a better quality of life.”
Andy Murray also ruled out becoming a doubles player in the future, ending the possibility of him teaming up with older brother Jamie in the twilight of his career.
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