Andy Murray expressed deep disappointment after his second-round loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon and couldn't guarantee his participation in future tournaments. Despite leading by two sets to one before the match was postponed due to the curfew, Murray eventually lost to Tsitsipas 7-6 (3), 6-7 (2), 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4.
Murray saw this as a missed opportunity to make a significant run at a Grand Slam after a long time. He acknowledged his disappointment regardless of the circumstances and atmosphere surrounding the match.
While Murray stated that he has no immediate plans to retire, he expressed uncertainty about his future. When asked about his confidence in returning next year, Murray admitted he didn't know, highlighting the importance of motivation. Early losses in tournaments like Wimbledon can affect motivation, but he shared that he doesn't plan to stop playing at the moment. He hopes to find the motivation to continue training, improving, and pushing himself.
The defeats at Wimbledon feel particularly tough for Murray, as one never knows how many more opportunities there will be to compete at the prestigious tournament.
As Murray exited the tournament, other British male players also suffered losses. Cameron Norrie, the 11th seed, fell to Christopher Eubanks, while Liam Broady was defeated by Denis Shapovalov.
Murray played an excellent match and held a two sets to one lead before the match resumed. However, a crucial call went against him, leading to a missed opportunity. Murray expressed support for live electronic line calling to avoid such errors in the future.
During the post-match press conference, Murray appeared emotional as he reflected on another close defeat in a major tournament. He acknowledged his capability to beat top players but emphasized the need for consistent victories to make deep runs in tournaments, something he hasn't achieved recently.