Andy Murray, 37, misplaced in straight units to fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka – however stated he was proud of what he has achieved on the French Open all through his profession.
Andy Murray has misplaced in the first round of the French Open – in what is probably going to be his final singles look at Roland Garros.
The former world primary, 37, waved goodbye to the gang as he left Court Philippe Chatrier after being overwhelmed 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 by fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka.
The two long-time opponents met on the internet for a handshake, an embrace and a prolonged chat.
“It was emotional, for sure. We’re getting closer to the end,” stated Wawrinka.
“We have a lot of respect for each other,” added the 39-year-old Swiss participant.
Murray’s final three matches on the Paris clay have now ended in defeat to Wawrinka.
In 2017 they performed an epic semi-final, which Murray misplaced in 5 brutal units. In 2020, the Scot suffered a straight-set defeat – just like the match on Sunday evening.
Murray, who had hip alternative surgical procedure a number of years in the past, ruptured ankle ligaments on the Miami Open in March, and has solely not too long ago returned to motion.
“My body isn’t what it was 10 years ago. I’m fully aware of that,” he stated.
“Physically, tennis is not easy for me nowadays.”
He had his serve damaged in the first recreation – and once more early in the second and third units, whereas going 0 for 2 on his personal break possibilities.
“Obviously disappointed,” he stated. “He gave me very few opportunities.”
The winner of three Grand Slams and a runner-up on the French Open in 2016, Murray left the court docket to loud, appreciative applause – with Wawrinka becoming a member of in.
He stated he was proud of what he has achieved in Paris – even when it pales in comparability with what his rivals and all-time greats Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have achieved.
“I did really well here over the years,” Murray stated.
“I think the issue for me is that when you compare it to what Rafa or Novak achieved in the same time, it obviously is minuscule in comparison.”
But, he added, “most gamers would join the outcomes I’ve had right here.
“I performed a ultimate, I feel 4 semis and made the quarters a pair of occasions as properly. I misplaced in the semis to Novak in 5, Stan in 5, and twice to Rafa. Obviously no disgrace in that.
“In a different time maybe the results would have been a bit different. But I’m proud of the results that I had here. I had great memories.”
He added: “It was a good run here over the years.”
Murray nonetheless has the lads’s doubles to play, alongside Dan Evans.
The Scot has not introduced his retirement plans, however has stated he doesn’t count on to play a lot past this summer season.
He will now flip his consideration to the grass-court season. He is entered into Surbiton subsequent week.
