"Andy will retire on his own terms" says Martina Navratilova on Andy Murray, calls constant media questioning 'exhausting'

WTA legend Martina Navratilova believes Andy Murray is on the verge of frustration as the British star deals with constant questions regarding his impending retirement.

Earlier this year, the former World No.1 hinted at hanging up his racket this summer following the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Murray's season has been subpar, as the three-time Grand Slam champion continues to struggle on tour. Currently ranked at World No.62, Murray has accrued a 3-7 record on the ATP tour this season.

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Navratilova empathizes with Murray on dealing with the press

Murray has had to field questions regarding his eventual retirement at every press conference, leading to the Scot venting his frustration on different occasions. Former World No.1 Navratilova came to Murray's defense, stating she had to deal with similar questions during the twilight of her career.

"It's exhausting to have to deal with the press like that for Andy," said the 18-time major champion. "I was asked since I was about 25 years old, how much longer are you going to play? Finally, I said 'I'll let you know when I'm going to retire' and so in 1993 I said the next year will be my last year, but I wish I hadn't done that because every tournament was a massive goodbye and it was exhausting. They'd give you a key to the city or a picture, but it was exhausting. I got a Harley-Davidson in the end - thank you Virginia Slims. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't tell the press.
"I think Andy is doing the right thing not telling them, whether he knows it or not. It's easier not to tell anyone if you don't know what you're going to do but it's frustrating when you're not winning when you're used to winning. He's putting in all the work, all the knowledge, but the results are not there for whatever reason then you can't enjoy it as much and it's hard to keep getting motivated for mediocrity. Andy is not mediocre and you feel you are mediocre when you're ranked 40 or 50.
"When you feel like you can't win the big one anymore when you've already won the big one, then it gets too frustrating after a while. But Andy will retire on his own terms - there is no right or wrong way to do it."