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Former World No. 1 Andy Murray has made a candid confession about his retirement from professional tennis, revealing that he no longer has any desire to compete at the highest level. Despite briefly returning to the sport as a coach and participating in an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic in Melbourne, Murray has admitted that he has no plans to play again.
In a recent interview, the 37-year-old British tennis legend explained that he has not missed the game since officially retiring after the Paris Olympics. His final appearance on the court came during the men’s doubles event at the 2024 Olympics, where he partnered with Dan Evans, reaching the quarterfinals before being eliminated.
“I’ve been able to do a few things I always wanted to since I stopped playing,” Murray said. “And I really enjoyed that. I haven’t missed playing at all.”
Though he has occasionally hit a few tennis balls since his retirement, Murray admitted that he no longer has the skills or physical ability to compete. “I can’t serve. My shoulder is gone,” he said. “I’ve hit a few balls with friends, but I really can’t move anymore. It’s been a struggle.”
Murray emphasized that despite enjoying the occasional hit, the intense competition and physical demands of professional tennis no longer appeal to him. “The times I did play, I was terrible, but I enjoyed it. I didn’t find it frustrating. But it’s not something I miss, or really want to do.”
Though his playing days are seemingly behind him, Murray remains actively involved in tennis. He began coaching Djokovic in late 2024, offering guidance during the off-season and accompanying the Serbian star during the Australian Open. The collaboration has continued to develop, with reports suggesting that Murray will continue his role through at least the end of Wimbledon 2025.
The two former rivals have yet to finalize their long-term partnership, but sources close to the players indicate that their working relationship could extend into the spring, with potential plans to meet at the upcoming Indian Wells Masters. However, it appears that Murray’s role will remain focused on coaching, with Djokovic still working with his regular hitting partner, Carlos Gomez-Herrera, for on-court training.
While tennis fans were excited to see Murray back on the court for the light-hearted exhibition match, it’s clear that his heart is no longer in the competitive game. Instead, the Scotsman seems content with his new chapter—one that doesn’t involve chasing Grand Slam titles, but rather finding fulfillment in helping others.
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