Andy Murray appears to be approaching the end of his professional tennis career and may be in his final few months on the court after a win in Dubai. After winning in Dubai, Andy Murray alluded to the fact that he may be in the last few months of his career as a professional tennis player.

There are indications that Andy Murray will soon retire from the world of tennis, as he recently talked about his goals for the “final months” of his professional journey.

On Monday, Murray secured his second win of the year in Dubai by defeating Denis Shapovalov from Canada after dropping the first set. The match was part of the Dubai Championships and marked Murray’s 500th hard-court victory, making him the fifth player in the Open era to achieve this milestone. However, the 36-year-old acknowledged that his body’s wear and tear is becoming increasingly difficult to overcome.

“I may not have much time remaining, but I will give it my all during these final months,” he stated following the game. “I still have passion for competing and for the sport, but with age, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a fit and energized body for competition.”

Regarding his record on hard court surfaces, Murray remarked, “Throughout the years, I’ve had great success on hard courts and 500 matches is a significant accomplishment. I am proud of it and it’s a great thing to achieve before I retire.”

Predicting the future of Murray’s career has been a persistent struggle in recent times as the two-time Wimbledon winner has faced multiple obstacles due to fitness and injury problems. However, he has continuously made comebacks despite these challenges. While participating in the 2019 Australian Open, Murray shed tears as he admitted to the difficulty of playing with a injured hip and stated that it could potentially be his final tournament. After four years and major surgeries, Murray was still competing and even told the audience at Melbourne Park in January that it was possible that it would be his last time playing there.

Afterwards, Murray emerged victorious during the first round of the Doha Open last week, but ultimately lost to 18-year-old Jakub Mensik during the second round. While experiencing the defeat, it was reported that he shouted to his team, “This sport is no longer for me.”

In response to questions about his comments after winning against Shapovalov, Murray stated that people tend to analyze what he says on the court. While it may not always be logical, he is often asked about his retirement and he still has a passion for competing and playing the game.

In the next round in Dubai, Murray will compete against either Ugo Humbert, the fifth placed player, or wildcard Gaël Monfils.

Source: theguardian.com