Andy Murray to retire after Wimbledon – but admits pain may force him to quit after Aussie Open

Rob Maul in Melbourne

Published: 11:43, 11 Jan 2019
Updated: 13:51, 11 Jan 2019

SOBBING Sir Andy Murray is on the verge of quitting tennis after admitting: "I’m in pain daily."

In an extraordinary pre-Australian Open press conference, the British sporting legend fears his first-round against Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut on Monday could be the LAST of his glittering career.

Andy Murray broke down in tears in front of reporters at his pre-tournament press conference in AustraliaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Murray, usually so composed, struggled to hold back his emotions in MelbourneCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The two-time Wimbledon champion, 31, is struggling with a troublesome hip injury that required surgery 12 months ago in Australia.

The Scot still hopes to carry on playing until Wimbledon this summer — but he worries his broken body is not allowing him to play at the highest level anymore.

Murray had to take a break from his presser after breaking down on stage here in Melbourne.

After several minutes backstage to compose himself, he said: “I’m not feeling good.

Andy Murray breaks down in tears as he admits he plans to retire at Wimbledon 2019 because of chronic hip pain

Murray even had to leave the press conference to compose himself while revealing the state of his injury hellCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Murray stunned the tennis world as he revealed how close he is to quittingCredit: Rex Features

Andy Murray has revealed that he could be about to play his last tennis match but hopes to soldier on to WimbledonCredit: Rex Features

Murray became the first Brit to win Wimbledon in 77 years in 2013 - and then he won it againCredit: PA:Press Association

“Obviously I’ve been struggling for a long time. I have been in a lot of pain for probably about 20 months now.

“I have pretty much done everything that I could to try and get my hip feeling better. It hasn’t helped loads.

“I’m in a better place than I was six months ago, but still in a lot of pain. Yeah, it has been tough.”

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