Andy Murray confirms he is 'likely not going to play' beyond summer in retirement admission after Ugo Humbert loss
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Updated 28/02/2024 at 17:17 GMT
Andy Murray's tennis career looks to be coming to an end. The former world No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion has said that he probably won't play beyond the summer. Murray was speaking after losing in straight sets to Ugo Humbert in Dubai. "I'm likely not going to play past this summer," said the 36-year-old, who also revealed plans to play the French Open.
Murray says he will ‘likely not play past this summer’, aims to finish at Wimbledon or Olympics
Andy Murray has confirmed he is likely to retire from tennis after this summer.
Murray, 36, has endured a difficult start to the 2024 season, losing six of eight matches.
He was outclassed by Ugo Humbert in his most recent match in Dubai as he lost 6-2 6-4.
Murray had said earlier this week that he might only have a “few months” left, and he has now given further indication that his career is nearing an end.
"Yeah, I mean, I'm likely not going to play past this summer," said the three-time Grand Slam champion in Dubai.
"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. I'm not going to talk more about that between now and whenever the time comes for me to stop. But yeah, I don't plan on playing much past this summer."
Murray's farewell summer is likely to see him play Wimbledon, the Paris Olympics - if he makes the Great Britain team - and the French Open.
Murray has only played the French Open once since 2017 as he has instead opted to prioritise getting in the best shape for the grass season.
But he is hoping to return to Roland-Garros, where his best performance was making the final in 2016.
"Probably, yeah," he said about playing at the French Open.
"Last few years I've tried to give myself maybe better preparation for the grass season, but that also doesn't guarantee that you're going to play really well on the grass.
"I've had experiences through my career where I didn't play the French Open in 2013 and I won Wimbledon. I also played the French Open and did really well in 2016.
"I don't think it makes a huge difference if you get an extra week's practice or so on the grass. So yeah, I would like to play one more time."
Murray also said his decision to play the French Open is not just because the Olympic tennis event will be held at the same venue.
"I like the tournament. I like playing at Roland-Garros.
"I mean, obviously if you want to do well at the Olympics, you probably are going to have to play some tournaments and get matches in on the clay. Even if the Olympics was not after Wimbledon, I would still want to play it."
He is a two-time singles gold medallist after claiming victory in London 2012 and Rio 2016.
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