Andy Murray was comfortably crushed by Ugo Humbert within the second spherical of the Dubai Championships after which he spoke about his future plans.
After producing his finest win for a number of months within the first spherical by seeing off Denis Shapovalov, the Scot talked about making an attempt to do his finest “these last few months”, however then hinted he want to preserve going till not less than this summer season’s Olympics.
Whereas Wimbledon seems essentially the most logical venue for Murray to name time on his glittering profession, he’s tempted by one other crack on the Olympics in Paris this summer season.
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A not so glad Murray stated he has no concept what he is doing throughout his defeat in opposition to Ugo Humbert
Murray is the one tennis participant to have gained back-to-back singles gold medals, in London and Rio, so what’s subsequent for Murray and when can we count on to see him on Sky Sports activities Tennis?
The 36-year-old, who’s enjoying with a metallic hip, confirmed he’s set to retire this summer season, saying: “I am possible not going to play previous this summer season.
“I get requested about it after each single match that I play, each single match that I play. I am bored of the query, to be trustworthy.
“I’m not going to talk more about that between now and whenever the time comes for me to stop. But, yes, I don’t plan on playing much past this summer.”
Having now slipped 17 spots to 67th within the ATP dwell rankings, however given there’s a 96-man draw at most of the Masters 1000 occasions, the Brit will probably be effective for a direct entry for now and he might search a spot within the Olympics draw as a earlier champion.
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Indian Wells, Arizona and Miami
The Scot is all the way down to play Indian Wells, the Arizona Tennis Basic and Miami subsequent month
All eyes will probably be on the ‘Sunshine Double’ with Indian Wells being the primary of 9 ATP Masters 1000 tournaments from March 6-17.
Murray will make his sixteenth look in Tennis Paradise and he will probably be joined by five-time winner Novak Djokovic, reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz, three-time champion Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev.
Except three-time Grand Slam-winner Murray continues to be within the draw by the second week within the desert, he has given himself the added insurance coverage of extra hardcourt tennis by getting into the Arizona Basic on the ATP Challenger Tour, which runs from March 11-17.
The gamers then head to the Miami Open at Laborious Rock Stadium – house of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins – from March 20-31.
Murray is a two-time champion in Miami having gained the title in 2009 (in opposition to Djokovic) and 2013 (David Ferrer).
Defending males’s champion Medvedev and finalist Sinner return, together with Djokovic and Alcaraz.
Murray will play on clay
Murray says he’ll play on the French Open this 12 months
Murray gave a agency indication he’ll play on the filth following his loss in Dubai though there may be the worry it might put an excessive amount of strain on his metallic hip.
Of his 46 profession singles titles, solely three have come on clay. Two of these have been Masters, although, with wins in Madrid (2015) and Rome (2016).
He has additionally been a French Open finalist however misplaced out in 2016 to Djokovic.
Murray might go and play a collection of Challenger occasions if he skips Madrid and Rome after which there may be the potential of returning to the grass at Surbiton June 2-9 as he begins his preparations for Wimbledon in July.
Wimbledon and Paris Olympics
Murray is a two-time Wimbledon champion
Murray will return to the house of arguably his best reminiscences within the sport when he steps out on the hallowed turf on the All England Membership for what would be the final time.
He’ll arrive on Centre Courtroom in what’s sure to be an emotional second for the 2013 and 2016 champion.
The Brit will then be tempted by one other crack on the Olympics in Paris, which might be his ultimate look as an expert participant.
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