Andy Murray since returning from injury 'adds to legacy' instead of comprimising it admits Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick spoke about Andy Murray's exit from the Miami Open after losing to Tomas Machac in the third round. The former American tennis player expressed that it was inspiring to see Murray, and that his commitment to competition enhances his legacy.

The Scottish 3-times Grand Slam champion mentioned a month ago that his retirement is likely to be this year after the European summer, and he dreams of playing in the Olympics again.

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Murray's recent years have been particularly challenging due to hip surgeries, at one point thinking he might never play sports again. However, he managed to return to high-level competition and left several epic battles in recent years.

Andy Roddick recently commented on Tennis Channel, expressing his appreciation for Murray and highlighting that despite not achieving the same results as in his prime, he continues to elevate his legacy as one of the greatest tennis players in history:

“Since 2019 with the hip issue, he would tell you that he's not been the same. But the guts of him has been the same. Even if he used to turn these matches and pull them, lately, he hasn't been able to.”

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“The drama is still there, the fight is still there. In a way, this compromised version of Murray almost adds to his legacy with the way he's grinded out the last four or five years,” Andy Roddick claimed.

“I certainly respect it; I don't know if I or a lot of us could've done it. So, props to him if it is the last time we see him in Miami. It's been a hell of a run, pal,” he added.

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