The three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has vowed to compete as long as his body remains fit, but says he is “a big injury” away from retirement. The former number one is currently ranked 49th in the ATP rankings after suffering various injuries in his career, including hip surgeries in 2018 and 2019.
“If my body is in good condition and I can still compete consistently, I will continue to play.”said Murray, 35. “But I can’t look at how advanced I am with how old I am and with my problems. If I had a major injury, I probably wouldn’t try to recover,” he mused.
Murray said he is now in better shape ahead of the Australian Open, which will be held in Melbourne from January 16-29. He was knocked out in the second round this year. “I spent three weeks in Florida, getting my body back and working on my game a little bit. It went well for me,” he said.
“I’m better than ever. I have done a lot in the gym, trying to increase my stamina a bit. I hope that helps me next year,” he explained. Prior to this, Murray will be part of the Scotland team that will face England in the ‘Battle of the Brits’ exhibition tournament in Aberdeen on Wednesday and Thursday.
Source: La Verdad
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