“I didn’t have much pride in what I had achieved while playing” : Andy Murray wishes being to himself during his playing career

Andy Murray is among the most respected legends in tennis history. The Briton went head-to-head with three of the greatest players of all time- Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. He managed to win three Grand Slam titles, and a number of ATP Titles during his illustrious career.

Andy Murray claimed his first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2012, before ending Britain’s 77-year old wait by winning the 2013 Wimbledon. He played some of his best tennis in 2016, which includes claiming a second Olympic Singles gold medal in Rio. However, he career took a drastic U-turn after 2017 as he struggled with a hip injury, and was never able to return to the top.

Andy Murray revealed that he was harsh on himself during his playing career, and wished he had been kinder to himself. The Briton could have won several more Grand Slam titles if not for the likes of the Big Three Players. However, Murray stated that he realized the magnitude of his achievements once he retired from the sport last year..

Andy Murray on why he believes he should have been kinder to himself

Andy Murray competed in 11 Grand Slam finals during his career, winning just three of them. He often came up short against Novak Djokovic, who is currently sitting at the top with 24 Grand Slam titles.

“I didn’t have much pride in what I had achieved while playing but very quickly after I finished, my whole perception of my career and what I achieved changed drastically. It’s a shame, I wish looking back that I had been a bit kinder to myself and enjoyed my career a little bit more. But it’s hard, when you are trying to achieve things, there is always the next tournament or the next week. There is already pressure to go out there and perform. It’s hard,” said Murray.

Andy Murray also revealed that he wishes he could have chosen his schedule wisely in 2016. After claiming the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Briton immediately flew to Cincinnati to compete at the Cincinnati Masters. Andy Murray was at the peak of his powers in 2016, winning his second Wimbledon title, second Olympic gold medal, and the Nitto ATP Finals, defeating Novak Djokovic in the finals.