The 2024 US Open is the first Grand Slam tournament at which British tennis legend Andy Murray will watch from home. Murray has officially retired from the sport. Because of Murray’s legendary status, his name has come up often in New York this year giving tennis fans renewed hope that Andy Murray is not stepping too far away from the tennis landscape.
Here are three instances where the 37-year-old Murray talked or was talked about at this year’s US Open despite being an ocean away from the action.
Murray Talks About Ridiculous US Open Night Match Schedule
Murray may be golfing in his newfound free time. However, he is also watching tennis. His recent social media post proved that he supports his sport from afar. Murray is also not happy with the scheduling. Murray wrote: “The tennis scheduling situation is total mess. It looks so amateurish having matches going on at 2, 3, 4 am. Sort it out.”
Andy Murray concluded his tweet by tagging the US Open and other Grand Slam tournaments. It is worth noting that the late night/early morning finishes benefit no one including players, spectators, or fans spanning the world in different time zones.
Casper Ruud Pays Homage To Murray
Following his win over Gael Monfils, Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud took to social media to share a match highlight of his superior defense in a rally. He called the point a tribute to Andy Murray and added that Murray was missed.
Murray was known for his mental toughness and never being out of a point. He ran down any points he could at the risk of exhaustion. Murray replied: “Love to see it…what a point! Word of warning though….Keep doing that for a few more years and you’ll end up with hips like me too!”
Jack Draper Misses His Compatriot Murray
Following his Round of 16 straight-set victory over Tomas Machac, Jack Draper spoke of his retired compatriot. He said: “I miss him. I miss being next to his stinky shoes and all of his stinky clothes. Andy is a legend. If I have half the career that he’s had, then I’ll be a happy man.”
Draper is the first British man to reach the US Open quarterfinals since Andy Murray did it in 2016. Andy Murray and Jack Draper were partners in crime on the ATP Tour and created a social media frenzy with this video. Murray was driving Draper and was subjected to Draper’s euphoria for several hours in the car.
Andy Murray’s Future In Tennis
Murray is so invested in the game and the next generation that it is hard to fathom that he will stay too far away from the game. He continues to be an important figure in his former peers’ minds both on the court and in the locker room. Murray is watching the future stars and developed a kinship with Mirra Andreeva among others as his playing career ended.
Conclusion
We will never see the likes of Andy Murray again in ATP tennis. Wimbledon will certainly rename something on the grounds for the two-time Wimbledon Champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist who recorded some of his best wins at the All-England Club.
Murray ended his career with three Grand Slam titles, one Tour Finals title, and two Olympic gold medals. He also was a five-time Australian Open finalist and the 2016 French Open finalist who played in the era of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. At his peak, he was one of the “Big Four.” He remained humble and grateful throughout his career but was riddled with injuries in his latter years. Murray never thought what could have been if he played in a different era.
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