Andy Murray reveals future career plans at Citi Open
ANDY MURRAY has revealed his future career plans at the Citi Open.
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Murray takes on Kyle Edmund in Washington this evening in a second-round clash, following the Scot's opening three-set win against Mackenzie McDonald.
British No 1 Edmund is hoping to continue climbing the rankings with a strong showing at the Citi Open and he received a bye in the first round.
Murray spent a year sidelined with a hip injury before he returned to action at Queen’s and Eastbourne in July.
But the 31-year-old withdrew from Wimbledon as he was still not feeling 100 per cent and took up a surprise role as a co-commentator for the BBC.
Murray says he enjoyed the different job but would not want to pursue that career path when he hangs up his racket.
“It was a fun thing to do, and the first time in a long time that I watched the match as more of a spectator and not a player looking for tactics and seeing what I would do,” Murray said.
“I also realised during that as a fan how long that is — it’s a five-hour match.
“I mean, it’s very difficult to do. I enjoyed it, but I do not think it would be something I would do long after my career.
“I think if I had a choice between that and coaching, I would rather go into coaching.”
Murray and Edmund are both well supported in the States - and the world No 832 says most players on tour have a strong fanbase wherever they go.
“That’s the great thing about tennis, you get fans from all over the world coming to watch tournaments in some of the biggest cities in the world and it’s nice to see that,” he added.
“Wherever you go, the Romanian players get support; there’s a bunch of Romanians that come.
“When [Grigor] Dmitrov plays you get a lot of Bulgarians.
“The Brits, especially in America, get a lot of support.”