Andy Murray is one of the greatest tennis players of the last two decades, having won three Grand Slam titles while reaching world number one.
Murray was a giant in an era defined by the dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, who each have 20 or more majors to their name.
Despite the Briton only tallying less than a quarter of the Grand Slam crowns collected by each of the three greats, he was at one point grouped with his rivals as ‘the big four’.
Many fans, however, reject the idea of ‘the big four’, claiming Murray was never on the same level as Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
Recently, the former world number one was asked if the debate bothered him.
Andy Murray admits if he was bothered by the ‘big three’ title
As per TNT Sports, Murray said of the ‘big three’ title: “It’s not important.
“It’s not something I lose any sleep over at night. I’m fully aware that what those guys achieved is far greater than anything I’ve done.
“I would never claim to be on the same level as them,” added the two-time Olympic gold medallist.
On his own career, Murray added: “It was special… and I didn’t do a good job of celebrating those good times and acknowledging the achievements and stuff.
“I regret that. My perspective has changed hugely since I finished playing. I do look back and I feel proud about what I achieved. It feels like a really, really long time ago already.”
Andy Murray’s three Grand Slam titles
Murray won his first Grand Slam title in 2012, when he lifted the US Open after defeating defending champion Djokovic.
After losing to Federer in the Wimbledon final earlier that season, he went on to win it all at the championships in 2013.
Murray beat Djokovic on Centre Court to lift his second major title, becoming the first British man to hold the trophy aloft at the All England Club in 76 years.
His third and final Grand Slam title came in 2016, when he won Wimbledon for the second time, defeating Milos Raonic in the final.
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