Andy Murray told to stay in retirement after Brit's heartbreaking Wimbledon blow
Andy Murray will retire after the summer's tennis action.
Tennis fans have warned Andy Murray against attempting to play in the Wimbledon singles one last time. The two-time champion withdrew from the singles on the eve of what is very likely his final tournament in SW19, instead opting to play doubles with brother Jamie and mixed doubles.
A mixed doubles date with Emma Raducanu has been cancelled at the last minute after her withdrawal, meaning Murray has now played at Wimbledon for the final time.
Murray is widely expected to retire following the summer’s action. The 37-year-old was given an emotional Centre Court farewell after he and Jamie were knocked out of the doubles.
An operation on a spinal cyst in the build-up to the Championships forced Murray to withdraw from the singles. Tennis fans have told him that even if he is fit in 2025, he should not come out of retirement and enter the singles draw after missing it this year.
In a poll of Express Sport readers, 74 per cent say Murray should retire without another appearance in the Wimbledon singles. However, over a quarter insist that the Scot should prolong his retirement and return next year.
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Murray battled through tears as he was given a farewell on Centre Court on Thursday. Legendary BBC tennis presenter Sue Barker returned to talk through the best moments of his career.
“The last few years have been hard for me but I think hard for (my team),” an emotional Murray told Barker of his recent injury problems.
“Yeah, it has obviously been hard for all of us. The injuries have been tough, quite significant injuries and we've worked extremely hard just to be on the court competing. Probably not at the level any of us wanted, but we tried.
“It was obviously really special (to play with Jamie). We never got chance to do it before and the way things worked out, there was a chance. Jamie's usual partner played with Neal Skupski, he asked me and it was a bit of a race to get out here. Physically it wasn't easy but I am glad we did it.
“Look it is hard because I would love to keep playing but I can't. Physically it is too tough now, all of the injuries, they have added up and they haven't been insignificant.
“I want to play forever, I love the sport and it's given me so much. It's taught me loads of lessons over the years I can use for the rest of my life. I don't want to stop so it is hard.”
Murray also provided a hint over his post-playing career. Asked if he will return to Wimbledon, he told Barker: “I would probably be more comfortable up there in the coaching box.”