The British, former world number one and winner of three Grand Slams, announced after his loss to Humbert that “he probably won’t play again after the European summer.” The Olympic Games, his great dream.
A tennis legend is about to say goodbye. Andy Murraywinner of three Grand Slams, made sure of that “sure” do not continue playing after the European summer, after losing this Wednesday at the ATP 500 in Dubai. Furthermore, he revealed that His remaining dream is to play in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The Scot, former world number one, lost in an hour and a half to Frenchman Ugo Humbert (6-2 and 6-4), adding to his seventh defeat of the year, with just three wins. “I probably won’t play again after the summer” Europeanlater he admitted.
Currently number 61 in the ATP ranking He wants to play at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Olympic Games and may hang up his racket after the event in Paris. “I hope I get a chance to play other Games”said Murray, who won singles gold in London and Rio de Janeiro, the only men’s tennis player in history to win two consecutive Games.
Andy Murray’s career: three Grand Slams and an uneventful comeback after hip surgery
After a hip surgery in 2019 to implant a prosthesis, Murray tried to return to his pre-injury level, but was unable to return to the top 30 in the world. His best moment was winning the Antwerp tournament at the end of that year, the last trophies he lifted.
At 36 years old – he will be 37 in May – Murray He won two Wimbledons (2013 and 2016), one US Open (2012), the two gold medals already mentioned.14 Masters 1,000, spent 41 weeks as number one and won 47 titles.
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Source: Tycsports
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