Andy Murray w piątek na konferencji przed Australian Open zszokował fanów i cały tenisowy świat wiadomością o końcu kariery. Szkotowi cały czas towarzyszy ból biodra, który odbiera mu radość z rywalizacji i treningów.
Jeśli zdrowie pozwoli wytrwać 31-latkowi z Dunblane jeszcze kilka miesięcy w tourze to jego ostatnim turniejem będzie Wimbledon. Andy triumfował w Londynie dwukrotnie w 2013 i 2016 roku. Był również niepokonany w US Open 2012.
Łącznie Szkot ma na swoim koncie 45 turniejowych zwycięstw oraz 2 złote medale w grze pojedynczej i 1 srebrny w grze mieszanej. Najwyżej notowany był na pierwszy miejscu w rankingu ATP. Murray jest bardzo lubiany w tenisowym środowisku i po jego wywiadzie media społecznościowe zalała fala wiadomości od wielu znanych osób, których mocno zasmuciła ta decyzja.
Wśród nich jest wiele tenisistek, o których prawa Andy zawsze mocno walczył.
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Andy, just watched your conference. Please don’t stop trying. Keep fighting. I can imagine your pain and sadness. I hope you can overcome this. You deserve to retire on your own terms, whenever that happens. We love you @andy_murray and we want to see you happy and doing well. ?
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) January 11, 2019
Tennis will come to an end for us all but the friendships will last a lifetime. What you’ve done for the sport will live on forever. I’m hoping for a strong and healthy finish for you, my friend! @andy_murray pic.twitter.com/Bcs0cdllJp
— Grigor Dimitrov (@GrigorDimitrov) January 11, 2019
If this is true, I tip my cap to @andy_murray ! Absolute legend. Short list of best tacticians in history. Unreal results in a brutal era …… Nothing but respect here. I hope he can finish strong and healthy https://t.co/FZbwmvRC2r
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) January 11, 2019
Sam Stosur on Andy Murray:
"He's been a fantastic player, champion. I mean, he's been a massive advocate for women's tennis and women's sport in general. I know in the locker room whenever we hear him kinda stick up for us, we're like, 'Yeah, go Andy!"
(h/t @tennismash) pic.twitter.com/WHVPNOHMlh
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2019
The @andy_murray that I know will absolutely make it to Wimbledon to play his final tournament. Not many with more heart, effort in the history of the game. Was always a pleasure to share the court pal.
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) January 11, 2019
So sad for @andy_murray . Hands down one of the best guys on tour. So much respect for him as an all around athlete and person. Hope his body can recover. If not, he will be missed by all. ?
— Vasek Pospisil (@VasekPospisil) January 11, 2019
Andy will always be a titan of our sport. A hero of mine throughout my career. A true warrior whenever he steps on the court. https://t.co/Ka6fq5jy4B
— John Millman (@johnhmillman) January 11, 2019
My thoughts are with @andy_murray and I really hope we continue to see you fighting on court so you can retire on your own terms. Get well soon… Tennis is better with you. pic.twitter.com/0z1401hKXe
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) January 11, 2019
Really sad to hear that @andy_murray ?You are a true champion of our sport and great example for all of us!Stay strong ?? https://t.co/Bw8ZIF0QUM
— Karen Khachanov (@karenkhachanov) January 11, 2019
You’re the man muzz????
— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) January 11, 2019
The realest ?? https://t.co/wy0Rh1gp9N
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) January 11, 2019
— Harriet Dart (@harriet_dart) January 11, 2019
My heart breaks listening to @andy_murray during his press conference… Hope he will make it through to Wimbledon and have the farewell he deserves . #greatguy
— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) January 11, 2019
Noooo @andy_murray don’t gooo ???
— Gaby Dabrowski (@GabyDabrowski) January 11, 2019
An emotional Andy Murray says he will play #AusOpen and hopes to play the final tournament of his career at @Wimbledon.
"Not feeling good. Been struggling for a long time…I'm not sure I can play through the pain for another four or five months." pic.twitter.com/g4sLpuiyF4
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2019
— Donna Vekic (@DonnaVekic) January 11, 2019
Andrea Petkovic on Andy Murray. #AusOpen
"He was always my favorite, and I think it will be a huge loss for tennis in general, but also for the WTA. Because even nowadays, when you think everything is equal, you still need men, especially successful men, to speak up for women."
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 11, 2019
#Andy Murray ?? #foreverfavourite #foreverachampion @andy_murray
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) January 11, 2019
.@andy_murray You are a champion on and off the court. So sorry you cannot retire on your own terms, but remember to look to the future. Your greatest impact on the world may be yet to come. Your voice for equality will inspire future generations. Much love to you & your family. https://t.co/AQUOP3LGec
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 11, 2019
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) January 11, 2019
So sad to hear this ?. A true champion. https://t.co/TSWoUI2vhR
— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) January 11, 2019
? Heartbroken ?
A true Champion, and Idol, a Rolemodel & an Unbelivably Amazing Human Being .
Keep Fighting @andy_murray ?? https://t.co/hh43MPSBhO— Timea Bacsinszky (@TimeaOfficial) January 11, 2019
?? @andy_murray pic.twitter.com/U52ishiZM1
— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) January 11, 2019
Nooooo ??? ??? @andy_murray https://t.co/7dY2yzRef0
— pauline parmentier (@ppauline86) January 11, 2019
Nooooo ??? ??? @andy_murray https://t.co/7dY2yzRef0
— pauline parmentier (@ppauline86) January 11, 2019