Andy Murray, filled with disappointment, expressed uncertainty about his future participation at Wimbledon next year following a devastating loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round of Wimbledon 2023.
The two-time champion Andy Murray endured a lengthy and exhausting match at Wimbledon 2023 , ultimately losing 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (2/7), 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 after a grueling four hours and forty minutes. This defeat signifies that the 36-year-old Murray has not advanced beyond the second week of a Grand Slam since reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in 2017.
It will also raise questions over his long-term future in the sport despite valiant attempts to rebuild his career following two hip surgeries.
“I don’t know,” said Murray when asked if he would be back at the All England Club next year. “Motivation is obviously a big thing. Continuing having early losses in tournaments like this don’t necessarily help with that.”
He admitted that a second round defeat at Wimbledon to John Isner last year had prompted a similar bout of soul-searching.
“I had a long think about things, spoke to my family, decided to keep on going. “I don’t plan to stop right now. But this one will take a little while to get over.
“Hopefully I will find the motivation again to keep training, keep pushing, try and keep getting better.” Tsitsipas fired 90 winners past Murray as he goes on to face Laslo Djere of Serbia for a place in the last 16.
“It’s never easy against Andy. Everyone loves him here,” said the Greek 24-year-old. “I’m impressed how well he holds up after his hip surgeries. I wish him the best in the future.”