Andy Murray says he 'loves' tennis and will carry on playing as long as he thinks he can improve

Andy Murray says his «love» of tennis and a belief he can still improve is what is stopping him from retiring from tennis. At 35 and with a metal hip following major surgery in 2019, many have long written off the Scot's chances of returning to his best, which saw him pick up three majors and become world No. 1 in 2016.

Ad/> But Murray, back in tandem with coach Ivan Lendl, reaffirmed his enjoyment of getting better and does not yet appear ready to call time on his playing career — despite those suggesting he should. US OpenWashington Open draw sets up Gauff-Osaka clash, while Murray could face RublevYESTERDAY AT 12:20 In an interview with the Washington Post, Murray said: “Tennis has given me an amazing life. «It has also given me a purpose each day.

There is a routine because you’re always trying to improve yourself and get better at something. I enjoy that process. “I love this sport.

That’s essentially why I am back and why I wanted to keep going: because I love the sport. 'Fingers crossed!' — Djokovic training in hope of US Open appearance Washington Open draw sets up Gauff-Osaka clash, while Murray could face Rublev “There’s a lot of people that feel like maybe I shouldn’t be playing. “But I love tennis, and I love competing, and I feel like I can get better than where I am today.

»If I reach that point where I don’t feel like I can improve or that things are maybe going backward, then that would maybe change where I’m at.” Murray will play at this week's Washington Open, where he will face Sweden's Mikael Ymer in the first round. As he has done since Indian Wells in March, all of Murray's prize money will go towards the relief effort in Ukraine. Citi Open chairman Mark Ein confirmed that the tournament will match