Andy Murray says whether he’s missing playing tennis now after retiring in 2024

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Andy Murray has made headlines this year after starting a new job following his retirement.

British tennis legend Murray retired from tennis in 2024, having struggled with injury for several years.

Murray won three Major titles and reached number one in the world during his time as a professional, cementing his legacy as one of the greats.

Following his retirement, Murray joined Novak Djokovic’s coaching team as the Serb continues his search for a 25th Grand Slam.

The pair were unsuccessful in Melbourne, as Djokovic lost to Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semi-finals.

Murray and Djokovic will reunite for the American Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami next month as the former looks to win his first title as a coach.

Ahead of a trip to the United States, the ATP legend revealed whether he has missed playing since hanging up the racket last year.

Andy Murray says he has ‘not missed playing at all’ since retiring from tennis in 2024

Appearing as a guest on the Sporting Misadventures with Chris Hoy podcast, former world number one Murray was asked whether he misses playing tennis.

“I have not missed playing at all,” he said.

“I have hit tennis balls like three times since the Olympics in Paris, and I have no desire to do it right now.

“Maybe at some stage I will want to play.

“The times that I did, I was terrible, I played so badly but I actually enjoyed it, I didn’t find it frustrating.

“I hit with some friends and just enjoyed playing even though I can’t play anymore.”

Murray then explained why he ‘can’t play anymore’, as injuries continue to bother the Brit.

“I can’t move, my shoulder has gone on my serve, but I just enjoy hitting balls occasionally but it’s not something I miss or something I really want to do,” he said.

The 37-year-old was last seen in action at the ‘Night with Novak’ charity event ahead of the 2025 Australian Open.

Murray teamed up with Belarussian star Victoria Azarenka to take on the duo of Djokovic and Qinwen Zheng in a mixed doubles exhibition contest.

In a shortened ‘light-hearted’ format, Zheng and Djokovic won 4-3 [5-4], after 30 minutes of entertainment at Rod Laver Arena.

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As Murray struggled with injury during the latter stages of his career, he often spent large spells on the sidelines.

Something that must’ve been hard for the Brit to deal with, having played a full schedule for the majority of his ‘prime’ years.

Murray played a staggering 87 matches during his career-best year in 2016, as he took home nine ATP titles.

The Brit outperformed his rivals, reaching world number one for the first time, winning some of the biggest trophies of his career.

• Won 2016 Italian Open (Masters 1000)
• Won 2016 Queen’s Club (ATP 500)
• Won 2016 Wimbledon (Grand Slam)
• Won 2016 Olympic Gold (Olympics)
• Won 2016 China Open (ATP 500)
• Won 2016 Shanghai Masters (Masters 1000)
• Won 2016 Vienna Open (ATP 500)
• Won 2016 Paris Masters (Masters 1000)
• Won 2016 ATP Finals (ATP Finals)

He won his second Wimbledon title in 2016, taking down Canada’s Milos Raonic in the final to secure victory on Centre Court.

Murray then capped of a stellar year with another home triumph, winning the ATP Finals in London.

With the year-end number-one ranking on the line, Murray beat Djokovic in the final, deservedly taking his place at the top of men’s tennis.

The Briton held the ranking for 41 weeks before being replaced by Spain’s Rafael Nadal in August 2017.

Murray never returned to number one as injuries derailed his career but he’ll be hoping to make his way back to the number one spot alongside Djokovic when they return at Indian Wells, which begins on March 3.