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Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz: Andy Murray wants to coach teenage stars

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Andy Murray has revealed he would like to coach Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz if he entered the profession after retiring.

The 35-year-old is nearing the end of career, having defied expectations already by continuing to play after two hip surgeries.

He is currently competing at the Hall of Fame Open in Rhode Island, reaching the quarter-finals after defeating ​​Max Purcell yesterday.

Following his victory, Murray admitted he was aware his time on the tennis court was coming to an end. “You never know how close you are to the end but I’m aware I’m getting towards the end of my career,” he said. “So I want to make the most of every match in every tournament I get to play.” The three-time Grand Slam winner then named four players who he would like to coach in his retirement. “Female player would be Emma [Raducanu] and male players would be between [Carlos] Alcaraz, [Stefanos] Tsitsipas and Jack Draper,” he said. “They work hard, they seem like they love the sport.

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