Andy Murray is defined by his relentless spirit and fighting will on the tennis court. It’s his will to win that has won him three Grand Slams and a world number one title. However, the time may have come for the British star to hang up his racket. Murray has admitted that this summer will most likely mark the end of his illustrious career, raising speculations on which tournament will be his last.
Even though his fans are highly disappointed by the fact that their favorite tennis player will not be playing professionally anymore, they are excited to find out where will he play in the end. Can you guess?
Which court will Andy Murray grace before his anticipated retirement?
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Andy Murray’s retirement announcement wasn’t entirely unexpected, considering the struggles he’s faced over the past few years. He has been battling a recurring hip injury, which has significantly hampered his performance and forced him to take prolonged breaks from the sport. Despite two hip surgeries and numerous attempts at a comeback, the physical toll of professional tennis seems to have finally caught up with Murray.
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As of now, Murray has confirmed his participation in two major events – the French Open and the Olympics. This means that the Wimbledon Championships, which traditionally conclude the summer season of tennis, will likely serve as the final tournament of his professional career. It’s a fitting end for the British tennis icon, given that Wimbledon has been the stage for some of his most significant career triumphs.
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Despite the immense chaos going on around his retirement, the tennis star has time and again made it clear that he will definitely announce whenever he actually plays in his last tournament. In fact, the question of getting retirement seems to have made him frustrated.
Murray is ‘bored’ of the endless retirement questions
In an interview, Andy Murray shared that there is no right way for anyone to finish their career in tennis. A player’s way may not be fit for another player. He also mentioned that whenever he actually plays his last tournament or match, he is going to announce it and people should stop asking him about it separately.
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He added, “I get asked about it after every single match that I play, every single tournament that I play. I’m bored of the question, to be honest.” Well, his fans truly seem to be waiting for an answer for him but till then his fans can enjoy his last few tournaments or matches.