Andy Murray in a press conference announced that he will be retiring this year because of the severe pain from his troublesome right hip.
Andy Murray in a press conference announced that he will be retiring this year because of the severe pain from his troublesome right hip.
The next week's Australian Open could potentially be his last tournament as a professional, the former world number one said on Friday.
As soon as this news broke out, Tennis stars reached out to Murray asking him to keep fighting and not give up.
Former coach of Andy Murray, Daniel Vallverdu wrote, "Whatever you think “emptying the bucket” means....times that by 5 and that’s who @andy_murray is. Thank you Andy - thank you for always being you. #1”.
The four ATP singles title winner, Karen Khachanov wrote saying, "Really sad to hear that @andy_murray You are a true champion of our sport and great example for all of us! Stay strong”
Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka also wrote saying, " The realest”
Billie Jean King who won 39 Grand Slam titles also wrote out to Murray saying, ".@andy_murray You are a champion on and off the court. So sorry you cannot retire on your own terms, but remember to look to the future. Your greatest impact on the world may be yet to come. Your voice for equality will inspire future generations. Much love to you & your family".
Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov also shared a picture with Murray and captaioned it saying, "Tennis will come to an end for us all but the friendships will last a lifetime. What you’ve done for the sport will live on forever. I’m hoping for a strong and healthy finish for you, my friend! @andy_murray"
World No. 5 Juan M. del Potro also wrote to Murray saying, "Andy, just watched your conference. Please don’t stop trying. Keep fighting. I can imagine your pain and sadness. I hope you can overcome this. You deserve to retire on your own terms, whenever that happens. We love you @andy_murray and we want to see you happy and doing well. "
Swedish tennis coach and a retired professional tennis player Magnus Norman also wrote, “If true. Feel down to the bone for Andy Murray right now. Amazing player, fighter, nr 1 and multiple GS champion. Deepest respect”.
Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick also called out to the legend saying, "If this is true, I tip my cap to @andy_murray ! Absolute legend. Short list of best tacticians in history. Unreal results in a brutal era ...... Nothing but respect here. I hope he can finish strong and healthy".
Andy Murray has won 45 singles titles which includes three Grand Slam titles, 14 Masters and 1000 Series titles. He also has two gold medals at the Olympics and a title at the ATP Finals.
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