Andy Murray was left out of the Dubai ATP after a new defeat against Ugo Humbert. At a press conference, the Scot declared that this summer could mean the end of his career. This is what he said about his schedule in which he plans to play Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Olympic Games.
These are not hopeful times for Andy Murray, whose end he sees getting closer and closer. The Scot continues to be asked about his retirement now that he continues to encounter more defeats than victories. The last one against Ugo Humbert at the Dubai ATP, where he seemed very angry with his level. After the match, Murray said in a press conference that possibly after the summer, his career could come to an end: “I probably won’t play beyond this summer. I get asked about this after every match I play, every tournament I play. I’m bored of the question. I’m not going to talk about it anymore from now until it’s time to stop. But yeah, I don’t plan on playing much beyond this summer.”
The Scot is still not very clear about what his schedule will be in the coming months, but it is expected that the former world number 1 will return to play at Roland Garros at least one last time. And since 2020, Murray has not participated in the top clay event, wanting to focus his efforts on the grass season and Wimbledon. Will you return to the Paris event in 2024? “Probably yes. In recent years I have tried to prepare better for the grass season, but that does not guarantee that you will play very well on grass either. I have had experiences throughout my career in which I did not play Roland Garros in 2013 and I won Wimbledon. I also played Roland and did very well in 2016. I don’t think it makes a big difference to have an extra week of practice on the grass. So yes, I would like to play one more time,” he confessed.
Will Murray returning to Roland Garros have anything to do with the Paris Olympic Games being held at its facilities? For Murray it can be great preparation for the Olympic event, which he has already confirmed that he will not want to miss. However, it will be held after Wimbledon, where it seemed to indicate that the Scot could retire: “I like the tournament and I like playing at Roland Garros. If you want to do well in the Olympics, you will probably have to play some tournaments and clay matches. Yes, even if the Olympics weren’t after Wimbledon, I would still do it, I want to play.”
The chances of retiring at Wimbledon or the Olympic Games
Therefore, if he ends up participating in the Olympic Games that will be held between July 26 and August 11, Wimbledon would not be the last stop in his career, since the Olympics are held before. So, which tournament would she choose to say goodbye in style? “In tennis, Wimbledon is considered the sport’s biggest tournament and, being British, Wimbledon is an extremely special tournament. So I’d probably have to say Wimbledon. I would love to be part of the Olympic Games. I have had some of the best experiences of my career there. When I was able to carry the flag in Rio it was incredible. I love sport, so having the opportunity to do it for your country was really special. So, I don’t know, they’re both special. I wouldn’t necessarily choose one or look down on the other. “I loved my experiences in both.”
2024-02-28 15:11:23
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