Andy Murray Hints At Possible Future Role In Coaching

Will the former world No.1 become the next supercoach on the Tour?

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has already stated that he has no intention of stepping away from the sport anytime soon but he has shed some light on what he may be doing post-retirement.

The 33-year-old has endured a turbulent time on the Tour in recent years due to a serious hip injury which required two surgeries. Since then Murray’s setbacks have continued with pelvic problems hampering his progress last year and then he caught COVID-19 at the start of this season which resulted in him missing the Australian Open.

Amid the various issues the former world No.1 has been asked about his future on numerous occasions but each time he says his mind is still in the sport. However, during an interview with Sportskeeda Murray says he would be interested in potentially becoming a coach. Following of in the footsteps of his previous mentors Ivan Lendl and Amelie Maureasmo, as well as current coach Jamie Delgado.

“It’s something I would consider. At the moment, I’m trying not to think too far beyond my own playing career, but I’m sure I’ll end up staying in tennis in some form or another,” he replied when asked about going into coaching. “I’m sure I’ll also want a bit of time off to spend with my family when I finish playing.”

Another potential future job he has expressed interest in is the captaincy of the British Davis Cup Team. In 2015 he guided his country to the team title for the first time in 79 years. Murray has won 40 out of 48 matches played in the competition so far in his career.

Of course, Murray’s future is not limited to tennis with him already having various other business interests. He is the owner of the Cromlix Hotel in Scotland, 77 Sports management which mentors upcoming talent and he even has his own clothing line called AMC that was launched in 2019.

Nevertheless, the principal focus is on the Tour and trying to get back into the world’s top 100. It has been a mixed start to the season with a run to the final of a Challenger event in Italy, first round loss at the Open Sud de France and then a second round defeat in Rotterdam. During that time the only top 20 player he faced was Andrey Rublev who he lost to in straight sets in Rotterdam.

“Physically, I’m feeling good. My hip isn’t giving me any pain anymore and I’m happy with how I’m moving on court. I trained really hard in the run up to Biella so I’m the fittest I’ve felt for a long time. I’m keen to play as many matches as possible at the moment, as match practice is what I’m lacking most right now,’ Murray reflected on his start in 2021.

“Most athletes have niggles and aches and pains all the time, but compared to what I went through in 2018 I’m doing pretty well. I’m also much better at recognizing when I need to rest and recuperate these days, so building that into my routine has helped.”

Murray is currently ranked 116th in the world.