September 9th 2024.
Andy Murray, a former professional tennis player, has recently retired from the sport and is now setting his sights on a new goal. At 37 years old, Murray made history as the first British man to win the Wimbledon men's singles title in 77 years in 2013. However, he officially retired from professional tennis at the Paris Olympics in August. Despite the retirement, Murray is already looking towards the future and has found a newfound sense of freedom.
In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Murray shared his thoughts on retirement. He expressed his surprise at how much he enjoys the free time he now has, stating, "Since I've stopped, I feel really free and have got lots of time to do whatever it is I want." As a father, Murray now has the opportunity to spend more time with his children and pursue other interests, such as golf and going to the gym on his own terms.
Initially, Murray expected retirement to be difficult and for him to miss playing tennis. However, he has found the complete opposite to be true. He admitted that he struggled with the guilt of being away from his family for extended periods of time during his career. But now, he is able to fully enjoy the moments he spends with his loved ones without worrying about the impact on his training or performance.
Despite no longer being a professional athlete, Murray still has a competitive nature and is determined to continue challenging himself. He has thrown himself into improving his golf game and will make his Celebrity Pro-Am debut at the BMW PGA Championship later this month. Murray has set himself the ambitious goal of reaching a zero handicap, but acknowledges that it may not be possible. Nevertheless, he is determined to put in the time and effort to improve his skills.
Murray's retirement may have marked the end of his tennis career, but it has also opened up new opportunities and experiences for him. He is embracing this new chapter in his life and is excited to see where it takes him.
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