– Geneva will have the privilege of celebrating Andy Murray
The 37-year-old Scot, who should bow out this summer, has decided to prepare for his last Roland-Garros at the end of the lake. A boon for the French-speaking public.
Published today at 6:31 a.m.
Andy Murray, here in Miami last March, should soon put away his rackets. The Parc des Eaux-Vives will have the honor of hosting a stage of its “farewell tour”.
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A triple Grand Slam winner can hide another. While tennis lovers in French-speaking Switzerland fantasized about the possible appearance of Stan Wawrinka at the next Gonet Geneva Open (May 18-25), the organizers “congratulate themselves” on having attracted another (very) big fish into their nets: Sir Andy Murray.
The Scotsman, who will blow out 37 candles next Wednesday, certainly only occupies 77e rank in the ATP rankings. But that has not been the issue for a long time. The one who occupied the throne of world tennis for 41 weeks between November 2016 and August 2017 has no other ambition than these two: to treat himself to a few last bursts of adrenaline and bow out while garnering respect and recognition. affection that his work deserves. The public at the Parc des Eaux-Vives will thus have the wonderful privilege, in addition to seeing him for the first time, of being able to pay tribute to an immense champion. And to an exceptional man.
The song of the Swan
Andy Murray performing the swan song in shorts on the Geneva clay court looks like a gift from heaven. Especially if we think of this day in January 2019 when the double Olympic champion, crippled with pain following a very serious hip operation, announced his imminent retirement, in tears before an Australian Open which he will leave as soon as 1er round.
Five years off for a lot of suffering endured, but also some unforgettable fun to give meaning to the pain. There was notably this 46e and very probably last ATP title, won in October 2019 in Antwerp, against… Stan Wawrinka. There were still a few classic battles, Braveheart style, like this arm wrestling won in 2023 in Melbourne, against the top seed No 13 Matteo Berrettini, after 4:49 and a match point saved.
“I’m tired”
The Lion of Dunblane had roared again, but the sun was falling on the savannah – or moor. This time it looks like it really is the end. Last February in Dubai, after a slap in the face of Ugo Humbert, Andy Murray spoke as follows: “I’m tired of being asked after each match, each tournament, when I’m going to stop. I won’t talk about it anymore when the time comes, but I probably won’t play again after this summer.
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Translation: what better place than the Center Court at Wimbledon, where he triumphed in 2013 and 2016, to bow out? Unless the Scot is sensitive to a final Olympic quest in Paris? In the meantime, one thing is certain and that is no small thing: the monument will prepare its last Roland-Garros in Geneva.
Simon Meier began his career as a sports journalist in 2000 at the newspaper Le Temps before becoming head of the section. In 2013, he joined the sports editorial staff of Le Matin and Le Matin Dimanche then joined that of Sport-Center for the various titles of Tamedia and 20 minutes.More informations
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