Andy Murray, who is currently practising hard for the third grand slam of the calendar year, the prestigious Wimbledon tournament which is slated to kick off on July 3, made several statements about his future plans as well as Roger Federer. While speaking in an interview Andy Murray claimed that he wants to finish his career on his own terms and that he can continue playing for a couple of years more. 


The British player was clearly impressed by the way Roger Federer bid adieu to professional tennis. He also added that there is no right or wrong way to retire. He stated,” Lots of people would have said the best way for Roger Federer to finish would have been at Wimbledon but I thought the way that he finished his career on the doubles court with Rafa (Nadal) surrounded by some of the greats of the game was brilliant.”


Roger Federer played his last game of professional tennis in September last year at the Laver Cup. He was paired in a doubles game alongside arch-rival Rafael Nadal against Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. Although Federer-Nadal lost the match, it was a beautiful and emotional moment for the whole tennis world. Most of Federer’s rivals were present there and they were certainly emotional at the retirement of the legend as tears swelled up in their eyes. This heartwarming match clearly impressed Andy Murray.


Speaking about his own future prospects, Murray said “I know it's not going to be going on forever, but I have an idea of when I would like to finish and it's not this year's Wimbledon. I don't know exactly which tournament it would be or where it will be,” he said. I just have an idea of how much longer I would like to play for and I don't want to put myself in a position like before I had the operation,” Murray added.


The British player revealed that he has a general idea of when he wants to retire and insisted that it won't be following this year's Wimbledon. Murray will be looking to do well in a tournament that he has won twice in the past (in 2013 and 2016). He is currently ranked 39th in the most recent ATP rankings.