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'Not quite ready': Andy Murray's mum hints at shock backflip

Judy Murray has made the startling revelation that she doesn’t think Andy will retire just yet.

After initially saying this would be his last Australian Open and expressing his desire to finish his career at Wimbledon in July, Murray appeared to reconsider on Monday night.

After his first round loss, Murray came close to confirming it was his last Australian Open, but told the Melbourne Arena audience he would “maybe” see them again.

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“I’ll do everything possible to try to go again,” Murray told the crowd in his on-court interview.

“I’d have to have a big operation to be able to come back but I’ll give it my best shot.”

That comment left a number of fans confused, with many believing Murray was definitely calling it quits this year.

Judy and Andy Murray. Source: Getty
Judy and Andy Murray. Source: Getty

‘Not quite ready to quit yet’

That doesn’t necessarily appear to be the case anymore, and Murray’s mother Judy says she thinks he could play on.

“I don’t know what he’ll do next. He probably doesn’t know yet,” Judy told the Guardian on Wednesday.

“He can take his time, there’s no rush to make any decisions. It all needs to be looked at and researched and weighed up.

“But, whatever he decides, I’ll be right behind him.

“Quality of life, of course, is massive and he’s got two little kids. He must enjoy life in the long-term.

“But you just get the sense that there’s something else in him, that he’s not quite ready to quit yet. So we’ll see.”

Jamie and Judy Murray watch Andy’s match. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Jamie and Judy Murray watch Andy’s match. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Surgery or Wimbledon?

Murray said he will decide over the next week if he will undergo surgery – requiring a metal lining to be inserted into his right hip, and a metal cap placed on the top of his femur.

He said there would be a small chance he could return to the professional tour after the procedure, but that would rule out playing Wimbledon this year.

“Not having it done would give me a better chance of playing Wimbledon,” Murray told reporters.

“I would definitely play Wimbledon if I didn’t have the operation because my hip isn’t going to be much worse off after this.

“My hip is screwed anyway, so it’s not like this match is going to make it any worse than what it is.

“So if I took a few months off and didn’t play, I could definitely get myself on the court to play Wimbledon one last time.

Is Andy Murray reconsidering retirement? Image: Getty
Is Andy Murray reconsidering retirement? Image: Getty

“I could be competitive. I was competitive here against a top player with very little practice and matches. Grass is a better surface for me.

“Option B (rest and rehab) gives me the best chance of playing at Wimbledon.

“The first option (surgery) makes my life a lot more comfortable and enjoyable but potentially means I never play again and also miss Wimbledon. So that’s what I need to decide.”