Andy Murray is coming into the twilight of his career. He grew immensely during the mid-2010s, but a continuous bout with injuries limited his abilities. While he still plays better than many on tour, the tennis fandom has started speculating on his retirement. As the world wonders about when he will step away, Murray himself has no plans of taking a step back from the sport.
Although he hasn’t shared any final retirement plans, it is undeniable that he is edging towards it. He also realizes that, as he said, he hopes to emulate the post-retirement success of a WTA legend.
Andy Murray reveals retirement plans
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Andy Murray has seen much better days than his 2023 season. The Briton used to battle with the stars constantly. But after hip surgeries and many injuries, he is not able to be at the top of the sport anymore. Regardless, he has found joy in his level. However, traveling and competing in tournaments has become mentally taxing because he has to be away from his family.
Andy Murray says his body is old, but he’ll keep playing until he can’t compete with the world’s best anymore:
“The body's old but I still love it, & still loving the training & traveling. It's a little bit tougher now being away… you've got a young family, which is tough. But… pic.twitter.com/fbLHQahVRQ
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) December 28, 2023
Despite all the problems in front of him, Murray said, “The body’s old but I still love it, & still loving the training & traveling. It’s a little bit tougher now being away… you’ve got a young family, which is tough. But I feel good enough to compete with the best players in the world, & I’ll keep playing until I feel like I can’t do that anymore.”
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The Briton has revived the faith of his fans, and they are excited to see him play again next year. While he has no plans of retiring anytime soon, it is undeniable that he is edging towards the situation. As he might hang up the racket next year, he hopes to recreate Serena Williams’ post-retirement success.
Murray hopes to emulate Serena Williams’ success
After she hung up the racket, Serena Williams moved on to managing her venture capital business. She has a strict schedule still and works hard now to become a great investor. Although the 36-year-old Briton is not retiring soon, he is looking to build a secure future in the sport. Like Williams, he is also acting as a venture capitalist for British start-ups.
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In an interview with High Life, Murray’s business manager said that the Briton is looking to build in the business field as well. As his portfolio diversifies further, we are bound to see many start-ups being supported by the three-time grand slam champion.
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