Andy Murray still dreams of a Grand Slam semi-final

Andy Murray may be 34 years old, a metal hip, and only score 134th in the world, he has not lost any of the extraordinary determination that made him a world number 1 (at the end of 2016) on the nose and the beard of the trio Federer-Nadal-Djokovic.

In an interview with Eurosport, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi exhibition, the Scotsman reveals the ambitions that drive him on the eve of the 2022 season. “I just want to get the best of myself and see how far I can go while there is still time, he says. I have spoken with many former players and many have said to me, “When it’s over, nothing can replace that. So play as long as you can.” I know a lot of players who regret not having continued. A lot of people have come to me saying, “It’s an inspiration that you keep trying and fighting.” I think it’s something that I have in me and that will always stay when I stop playing. “

For next year he is simply dreaming of a ” fairy tale “ : “My biggest goal is to relive an epic Grand Slam, to go to the quarter-finals, or the semi-finals, he admits. Like a fairy tale where everyone wonders, “Can he do it again? Is it really possible?” I have always operated like this. I like it when people think I shouldn’t be doing this or that. Or that it’s impossible for me to do it. It motivates me a lot. “

Murray has also set quantified goals: to exceed the total of 700 games won on the circuit (he has won 691 so far) and reach the bar of 50 titles (only missing four). His position on the anti-covid vaccination will not be an obstacle to his dreams since he took the plunge without difficulty: “I believe the vaccine is safe and effective, he concludes. This is why I would be surprised if Novak (Djokovic) don’t go to Australia for that reason. But we can see from his speech that he is always very reluctant (to be vaccinated). So if I found out tomorrow that he finally gave up going, I wouldn’t be that surprised. “