Andy Murray says he nonetheless plans to convey the curtain down on his illustrious tennis profession this summer season and expressed frustration at repeatedly being requested about it.
Murray’s feedback got here after falling 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 to Russia’s Andrey Rublev within the second spherical of Indian Wells on Friday (Saturday AEDT).
The 36-year-old Brit has stated he wouldn’t play past this summer season, however whether or not meaning he’ll dangle up his racquet for good after Wimbledon, the Paris Olympics or probably the US Open stays to be seen.
“I feel like no one is listening to me,” Murray instructed reporters.
“I’m planning on finishing in the summer. I don’t know what more I’m supposed to say.
“I’ve been getting requested about it for 18 months or so, and it is clearly one thing I’ve considered, however, , I hadn’t decided on.”
Murray has struggled for victories in recent months, falling in the first round of the Australian Open and two subsequent tournaments, before reaching the second round of the Qatar Open and the Dubai Championships, where he beat Denis Shapovalov.
But after easing past David Goffin in the first round of Indian Wells, he was unable to match Rublev’s power in the second set, despite the strong support of the crowd in the California desert.
The former world No.1 is the only man to win two Olympic singles titles and has said he would like to compete at the Paris Games. However, qualification for the world No.61 is not guaranteed.
Many have suggested that Wimbledon, where he won two of his three grand slam titles, might be the logical place for him to call time on his career, but no matter what he says he will walk away satisfied.
“I’m positive all of the gamers once they end taking part in look again and doubtless want there are issues they’d have achieved in another way or might have achieved higher,” Murray stated.
“But I really feel like I gave it a fairly good go. I labored arduous, I put so much into it.
“I didn’t miss many days of training through lack of discipline or poor decisions. Yeah, I gave it a good go.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
