Judy Murray reveals frustrations after Andy Murray retires from tennis at Paris Olympics - 'If I had a wish'
The 64-year-old has opened up after her son played his last professional tennis match
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Judy Murray has revealed she's frustrated at a lack of legacy in Scotland for her son Andy Murray after his retirement from tennis.
The former world No 1 and Dan Evans lost to American duo Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz in the doubles of the Olympics on Thursday.
It marks an end of an era for Murray, who is widely considered one of the best tennis players of his generation.
Fans everywhere are in mourning after his retirement, with Murray currently mulling over what to do next.
Andy Murray has retired from tennis after losing at the Paris Olympics on Thursday
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And Judy, per the BBC, has now revealed she wishes her son had a bigger legacy in Scotland.
“What he has done has changed the face of British tennis,” she said.
“I suppose, if I had a wish, I wish we had more in Scotland to show for it.
“I think people get sick of hearing that we’ll never have another Andy or Jamie Murray.
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"But they’ve built this enormous fan base in Scotland and all over the world, so why shouldn’t we?”
The Lawn Tennis Association have committed to investing £5million on a new community tennis centre near Dunblane.
There are hopes that the centre will inspire the next generation of Scottish youngsters hoping to follow in Murray's footsteps.
Judy continued: "Certainly, we have the will to invest in the game in Scotland.
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"We're trying to build a multi-sport community centre with tennis at the heart of it just out of Dunblane, which we run as a charitable foundation.
"We are all really relishing the opportunity to give back to a sport that has given us so much."
With Murray now no longer a tennis player, the 37-year-old has more time to spend with his family.
Judy says he's been considering retirement since 2017 but has praised his fighting spirit and the way he was able to prolong his career against all odds.
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Judy Murray is frustrated at a lack of Scottish legacy for Andy Murray following his retirement from tennis
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“I think he’s been considering at least since his hip operation in 2017," she continued.
“And you know it’s a shame because when he got that injury, he was number one in the world and playing the best tennis of career.
"Typically for him, he fought to give himself the chance to get back on the tour and start playing again.
"His resilience and determination, and his attention to detail in rehab in getting the best out of himself, are second to none.
Andy Murray doesn't know what he'll do next after retiring from tennis at the Paris Olympics
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“But now he feels it’s the right time physically and emotionally and he’s ready to move on to the next stage of his life, whatever that may be.
“I’m actually really excited to see what he does next.”