Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has hinted that he may retire from professional tennis after competing in either Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old former world number one initially stated in February that he did not plan to continue playing much past the summer.
Speaking to BBC Sport at Queen’s Club, Murray indicated that he does not expect to continue playing beyond the Olympics. He mentioned that if he were to end his career, he would prefer to do so at Wimbledon or an Olympic Games, as he believes that would be more fitting considering his career highlights at those events. Murray has fond memories and experiences from Wimbledon, where he claimed victory in 2013 and 2016, as well as from competing in multiple British Olympic teams.
Wimbledon, scheduled to take place from 1 to 14 July at the All England Club, and the Olympics at Roland Garros from 27 July to 4 August, are the upcoming major tournaments for Murray. As a two-time Olympic gold medalist in singles, he is looking forward to representing Team GB in Paris. However, Murray emphasized that his decision to continue playing depends on his physical condition and results.
After the Olympics, the US Open will be held from 26 August to 8 September, followed by the Davis Cup Finals group stage in September. Murray is currently competing in the Queen’s Club Championships, indicating that his retirement plans remain unchanged for the time being. While retirement may be a celebratory milestone for many, Murray stated that he genuinely enjoys playing tennis and would only consider retiring if his physical condition and results do not meet his expectations.
Andy Murray’s decision about retirement from professional tennis after competing in either Wimbledon or Paris Olympics is still uncertain as of now.
