Andy Murray says there is “definitely a possibility” he has played his last match on the Australian Open following his first-round defeat on Monday.
Murray suffered solely his second opening-round defeat on the Australian Open in 16 years with the five-time finalist outplayed by thirtieth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a 6-4 6-2 6-2 humbling.
It’s a particular risk that would be the last time I play right here.
A downcast Murray admitted in his press convention that he might nicely not be again at Melbourne Park.
“It’s a definite possibility that will be the last time I play here,” he stated. “I think probably because of how the match went and everything.
“While you are taking part in the match, you are clearly attempting to manage your feelings, deal with the factors and all the pieces. When you are one level away from the top, you are like, ‘I can not imagine this is over so rapidly, and like this’.
“In comparison to the matches that I played here last year, it’s the complete opposite feeling walking off the court. I wish I involved the crowd more. Just disappointed with the way I played and all of that stuff. (It’s a) tough, tough way to finish.”
His solely different defeat within the first spherical right here since 2008 got here 5 years in the past in an emotional five-setter towards Roberto Bautista Agut after Murray had revealed the extent of his hip issues.
A tribute video from his fellow gamers and world consideration accompanied that event, with Murray’s profession regarded as winding to a shut.
Hip surgical procedure has given him a commendable post-script, however it could be no shock if this rather more low-key exit does sign the 36-year-old’s last departure from Melbourne.
Murray admitted on the finish of last season that he was not having fun with tennis, and it is more and more onerous to see him discovering the form of performances and outcomes that can convey the enjoyment again.
“It was a poor performance. It was, like, very, very flat. It was an amazing crowd out there that were trying to pick me up, support and get behind me. Usually I would always engage the crowd and get them going and bring some energy into the match. It was really just a flat performance,” Murray continued.
“I don’t know exactly why that was the case because I’ve been feeling good going in. Played pretty well in Brisbane. Practiced really well the last ten days or so.
“Bizarre feeling on the courtroom right this moment.”
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