Madrid, April 28 (BNA): Former world number one Andy Murray said he wanted another chance to play at the French Open while still healthy after appearing only once on clay in Paris since reaching the semi-finals in 2017.
The 35-year-old, who was also a Roland Garros finalist in 2016, suffered his second early exit of the clay season on Thursday with a 6-2, 7-6(7) loss in the first round to Italy’s Andrea Vavassori in Madrid, Reuters reported.
Reports said Murray, who also lost in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters, may skip the May 28-June 11 French Open to focus on Wimbledon, but the Scot told reporters he did not want to miss out on another major tournament. strong hit.
“I would like to play just because I don’t know if I will ever get another chance to play again,” he said. “While I’m feeling fit and healthy, I’d like to give it a try.
“I also have ambitions to compete for Wimbledon titles and that sort of thing, and I know sitting here today probably doesn’t sound realistic, but I think it’s a possibility.
“It’s impossible to say what was the right thing to do, but it’s clearly a Grand Slam. I’d love to have a chance to play.”
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