Andy Murray is seeing his legacy live on after moving away from the matchcourt last year.
Murray retired at the Paris Olympics alongside Dan Evans, losing his final match to the American duo of Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz.
After his emotional farewell, there was much speculation about what the Brit might do next after retiring from on-court competition.
This was revealed after Murray was announced to coach Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in news that shocked the sporting world.
In his first coaching role, Murray helped Djokovic to the semi-finals before the 24-time Grand Slam champion had to retire due to a leg injury.
It currently remains unclear what the future holds for Murray and Djokovic’s collaboration.
The European Open relocates from Antwerp in 2025
Murray won his 46th and final career title at the European Open in 2019, having beaten Stan Wawrinka in Antwerp.
However, the ATP 250 tournament is now set to move to Brussels after spending nine years in Antwerp.
The Belgian capital will host the tournament for the first time later this year, with tournament director and former top 10 doubles player Dick Norman explaining the reason for this decision on the European Open website.
“This new location allows us to take the tournament to the next level, both for players and fans,” said Norman. “Brussels offers the ideal setting to help the tournament grow into a top-tier event, giving tennis lovers an unforgettable experience.”
Two-time Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has also won the European Open, having beaten Diego Schwartzman in the 2021 final.
The 2025 edition of the European Open will take place in its new location of Brussels between October 13-19.
What Andy Murray said after winning the European Open in 2019
Murray won the European Open in 2019, having undergone hip resurfacing surgery just after hinting that he could potentially retire at the Australian Open.
Nine months later he was back in an ATP singles final against fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Wawrinka.
After coming from a set down to win that final, Murray reflected on his turbulent year and admitted that he was proud of himself.
“I think it was a great match, Stan was playing unbelievable, hitting winners from all over the court,” said Murray. “I just managed to hang in a bit at the end of the second set and the third set was extremely close again.
“I didn’t expect to be in this position so I’m very happy. This is one of the biggest wins that I’ve had after everything so I’m very proud.”
Despite losing to Murray in the European Open final, Wawrinka was very complimentary towards his opponent and explained how pleased he was to see the Brit back competing.
“I think that the tennis world, including me, were really sad in Australia when you had the press conference after your match,” admitted Wawrinka. “To see you back at this level and what you have achieved after the surgery with your team is amazing.
“So we’re all really happy, even if I’m sad to lose today, I’m really happy to see you back at that level. You’re an amazing champion and you deserve that.”
The Swiss has continued his praise in recent days, with Wawrinka calling out disrespect against Murray after comparing their careers.
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