Andy Murray could pursue soccer, golf gigs after tennis retirement

Former world No. 1 Andy Murray is, unfortunately, seemingly well past the physical prime of his tennis career. The 33-year-old has undergone multiple hip surgeries in recent years, was sidelined by a pelvic injury setback last fall and recently removed himself from the ongoing Miami Open due to what he called a "freak" groin injury. 

The three-time Grand Slam champion, now No. 119 in the official ATP rankings, told Jonathan Wells of Gentleman's Journal he could remain in the sports world after he walks away from competitive tennis.

"I love sport, so something else that would interest me post-playing would be working in another sport," Murray explained. "I got asked about this a little while ago and, because I really like golf, being a caddy on a golf tour would be exciting – to be up close and personal with top golfers and to learn about another sport like that.

"There’s probably also some crossover between tennis and golf on the mental side and things, and helping a golfer with that might be interesting. Or getting my coaching badges in football – that would be fun."

Murray added: 

"Hopefully I can continue working with the younger athletes after my playing career. Because, as I say, I feel like I made quite a lot of career mistakes on that front when I was younger. And now, I want to help other athletes — and stop them from making those same mistakes."

Per Eurosport, Murray plans to play at the French Open and Wimbledon later this year.