Andy Murray has dismissed the possibility of returning to coaching in the near future, confirming he is embracing life as a full-time father following the conclusion of his brief partnership with Novak Djokovic last month.
The 38-year-old former world number one made the announcement during a BBC interview with Clare Balding at Queen's Club, where he attended the official naming of the Andy Murray Arena.
"I think I would do it again at some stage - I don't think that will happen immediately," Murray told the BBC. He acknowledged that whilst the results with Djokovic "weren't as we wanted", the experience provided a valuable opportunity to learn from "one of the best athletes of all time".
Murray revealed he has been enjoying chess matches with his five-year-old son Teddy, despite regularly losing to the youngster in humbling circumstances.
Andy Murray has ruled out an immediate return to coaching
PA"My five-year-old boy (Teddy) has got massively into chess which I am really enjoying playing with him," Murray explained. "I am not a particularly good chess player but I have got quite an analytical mind and I enjoy the game and watching him learn and playing with him."
The Scot admitted the defeats come with an added layer of embarrassment. "It is difficult losing to a five-year-old when in the middle of the game, he is asking you to come and wipe his bum essentially," Murray said.
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"He is going to the toilet in the middle of the game and then he comes back and is beating me at chess. It is humbling for my intelligence."
Murray confessed that whilst he had been "worried" about retiring, the experience has been "brilliant" as he focuses on his role as a father of four.
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Andy Murray has been enjoying chess with his son
PA"Right now I am just at home with my family being a dad," he stated. "Immediately, my main priority is to give my kids a good upbringing and to be around for them. Be with my wife and support her."
The former Wimbledon champion emphasised that his coaching hiatus would continue for the foreseeable future. "We will see about coaching in the future but I don't think that is going to happen for a while," he confirmed.
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Despite the recent retirements of tennis legends including himself, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Murray expressed optimism about the sport's current landscape.
The Scot particularly praised the emerging rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner after witnessing their French Open final. "They're both brilliant athletes and very different personalities, which I think for fans is really exciting," Murray said.
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ReutersHe highlighted Alcaraz's playing style as especially captivating. "For me, particularly Alcaraz has an exciting brand of tennis to watch, and they complement each other well," Murray noted.
"They've already had some brilliant matches and from what I've been told, it was one of the best finals for a long time."
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