Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has stated he’ll preserve competing so long as his physique is in good condition, however added that he’s one “large harm” away from calling time on his profession.Murray, 35, has suffered with accidents throughout his profession and had hip surgical procedure in 2018 and 2019.Nonetheless, after being defeated by France’s Gilles Simon in October, he stated he must “take duty” for his latest woes and that his poor outcomes had “nothing to do” together with his hip.Murray, former world No. 1, stated one other large harm setback will doubtless result in retirement.”If my physique is in good condition and I am nonetheless in a position to compete persistently, I am going to preserve taking part in,” Murray stated.”However I am unable to look up to now upfront with the age I am at and with the problems I’ve had. If I used to be to have a giant harm, I most likely would not attempt to come again from that.”Murray’s finest Grand Slam run in 2022 got here within the US Open, the place he was knocked out within the third spherical by Matteo Berrettini.He admitted he “wasn’t blissful” with how final season transpired however stated he feels in higher situation forward of the Australian Open in January.”I am definitely in higher form than I used to be,” he stated. “A whole lot of work was executed within the health club, making an attempt to construct up my endurance and my stamina a bit and I am hoping that is going to assist me subsequent 12 months.”I wasn’t pleased with how final season went — definitely the final six months or so from a bodily perspective — however my rating nonetheless went from 125 to 50 in a 12 months. I am hoping that this 12 months, with the work I’ve executed, issues will proceed to enhance and I am going to nonetheless be motivated to get on the market and compete.”Murray is ranked world No. 49.
Murray: I'm one 'large harm' from retirement
