Andy Murray details post-retirement plans: "I’ll definitely still be playing tennis, just not on the tour”
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Andy Murray
details plans to continue playing tennis after retirement. The 37-year-old
player is preparing for retirement in the coming weeks, although he does not
plan to completely step away from tennis or sports in general.
Although he
hasn't set a definitive retirement date, the former world No. 1 has mentioned
several times this year that he is "likely not going to play competitive
tennis past this summer." The Paris 2024 Olympic Games seem like a probable
occasion for his retirement.
Murray's post-retirement vision includes tennis and golf
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The 3-time Grand Slam champion revealed his future plans after retirement in an
interview. Murray spoke with Hello! about his desire to keep playing tennis and
spend much more time on another of his passions: golf.
“I’ll
definitely still be playing tennis, just not on the tour,” he said. “I plan to
play a lot more golf, and I'll probably carry on working with my strength and
conditioning coach, Matt Little, as I transition from being a full-time athlete
and adjust to not needing to do quite so much.”
The
Scotsman had already expressed his interest in developing this discipline a
couple of years ago: "I really like golf - explained the Scottish champion
-: caddie for a professional on a tour would be exciting and would allow me to
learn about another discipline,” he said back in 2021.
Andy Murray at 2024 Wimbledon.
Murray also
shared that he had struggled to maintain good habits during the COVID-19
pandemic and hopes to maintain his diet during retirement, including dietary
supplements: “I put on weight during Covid when I wasn’t training as much and
eating junk,” he added. “I didn't really like it, so I need to avoid that. I've
also been taking Vital Proteins collagen for a while.
“Following
problems with my ankle, I was advised to use collagen supplements as I was only
getting small amounts of collagen in my diet. So supplementing is a good option
for me and supports my overall fitness plan,” the former world No. 1 concluded.
Andy will
participate in the Olympics and is confirmed for the Great Britain team as a
singles player – alongside Jack Draper, Dan Evans, and Cameron Norrie – while
he will team up with Evans in doubles. The tournament begins on Saturday, July
27 at Stade Roland Garros, where Murray played the final of the French Open in
2016 but lost to Novak Djokovic.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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