- Murray lost 6-2, 6-4 to Ugo Humbert and was eliminated from the Dubai Tennis Championships
- It comes after the British tennis star again hinted at retirement from the sport.
- Murray, 36, broke his racket and then shouted at his coaching team in defeat.
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Andy Murray slammed his racquet against the umpire’s chair in frustration and roared “I have no idea what I’m doing” in his coach’s box as he lost to Ugo Humbert in Dubai.
As rumors continue to circulate about the 36-year-old British tennis star’s impending retirement, Murray had another day off at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Enraged at sending a shot too long, he slammed his racquet against the stairs leading to the umpire’s platform and threatened to inflict further damage on his team as he returned to his chair.
After losing another point, the Scot turned to his coaching team and shouted: “I have no idea what I’m doing.” Oh God, horrible feelings, horrible feelings on the tennis court.
Murray lost his round of 16 match against Frenchman Humbert 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday.
Andy Murray smashed his racket against the umpire’s chair and ranted at his coaching team as he left the Dubai Tennis Championships on Wednesday.
It was a day to forget for the 36-year-old as he lost to Frenchman Ugo Humbert in Dubai.
Murray slammed his racket against the stairs of the referee’s platform after losing a point
The Brit looked very tempted to inflict more damage on his racket in a frustrating match.
After beating Denis Shapovalov in the previous round, Murray revealed he wants to “compete in another Olympic Games” before retiring from tennis, suggesting he could play for Great Britain at this year’s Paris event.
Having won just two of his seven matches this year, there have been suggestions that Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, could quit the sport this year.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Murray again stated that he wants another shot at Olympic glory. He said: “Hopefully I can get the chance to compete in another one.”
Murray won a gold medal in men’s singles at London 2012 and Rio 2016, and also won a silver medal in mixed doubles 12 years ago.
Regarding his possible retirement, Murray said: “When the time comes I will probably say something before I play my last match and my last tournament.”
“If I say something months in advance, I don’t know.”
Just days earlier, Murray gave the clearest indication yet that this will be the final season of his extraordinary career, saying he only has “a few months left.”
“I probably don’t have much time left, but I’ll do my best these last few months,” the 36-year-old Scot said after a 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 victory on Monday. .
Andy Murray revealed he wants to ‘compete in other’ Olympic Games before retiring
The 36-year-old won a gold medal in men’s singles at London 2012 and Rio 2016.
Murray also won a silver medal in mixed doubles 12 years ago at London 2012.
“I still love to compete and I still love the game, but it gets harder and harder to compete as you get older, to keep your body fit and fresh.”
Last month, Murray angrily denied that he was damaging his legacy by continuing to play tennis and insisted he was not ready to quit the game.
After his early exit at the Australian Open in Melbourne, some observers suggested the two-time Wimbledon champion was close to retirement.
However, a BBC article sparked a furious reaction from both Murray and his fans when it asked whether continuing to play could eventually “start to damage his legacy”.
Responding to X, a furious Murray said: ‘Tanning my legacy? Do me a favor. I’m in a terrible place right now, I’ll give you that.’
Murray lost his serve twice in a row in the first set and was unable to apply any real pressure on Humbert’s delivery, winning only seven return points during the match.
The second set was a little closer, but Murray cut a completely frustrated figure as he attempted to negotiate with the Frenchman, who claimed victory after just an hour and a half.