Andy Murray is set to retire from tennis next week.
He has had an amazing career, even though he played during the era of the Big Three. Despite injuries, he managed to leave a lasting legacy in tennis.
Winning was a huge boost for him and others who played at that time. His recent years have been tough due to physical problems, which was sad for both him and his fans .
Murray often dealt with injuries but kept playing until a severe hip injury almost ended his career. He fought back, knowing he might never be at his best again, but still gave fans unforgettable moments. However, now his body can’t keep up with professional sports anymore. This year’s injuries made it clear it’s time to stop.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 Andy Murray | 37 | 623 | 5 - 10 |
Final Goodbye:
He had an emotional farewell at Wimbledon, but his last tournament will be the Olympics. This is fitting since he won two gold medals there and shared his thoughts on this decision with Sky Sports in Paris.
“There is a number of reasons for that. One is that physically my body is ready to stop. Mentally I’m ready to finish playing, you know the Olympics is also an event that is really special to me. I’ve loved being part of this team over the last 4 or 5 Olympic Games. I’m happy that I get to finish playing here.”
Fans might feel sad about this news but understand it’s time for him to rest after all he’s given them.
The idea of retiring has been on his mind for some time; he even thought about it last year and discussed it with family and his team multiple times before making up his mind due to injuries.
“I’ve had the conversation about when I would finish with my family and
with my team. Spoke to them about it last year and earlier this year. I
was still unsure about it. I felt like I would finish this summer,
whether that be after Wimbledon or after the Olympics.”
“Yeah, it just felt like it was the right time. I got the injury to my ankle in March. Got the back injury in Queen’s and had to have the operation. Although I was unsure whether I wanted the stop I knew after the surgery that it is the right time. My body has been through a lot. Body is ready, mind is ready and I’m happy about it.”
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