'If it's his last, it'll be his last.........' - Amelie Mauresmo opens up on Andy Murray's retirement plans

The French Open tournament director, Amelie Mauresmo recently talked about Andy Murray's legacy. The 44-year-old feels that Murray should end his career at the right time, heading into the second Grand Slam of the year. The former Tennis star was Andy Murray's coach from 2014 to 2016, and her appointment as coach broke down the gender barriers in the Tennis fraternity.

Amelie has opened up about her bond with Andy Murray and drawn comparisons with 14-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal. The 44-year-old star feels that Andy Murray and Nadal have been suffering from so much physical pain for so many years, and she hopes that Andy Murray will end his career at the right moment.

“I have a particular bond with Andy. I think he's capable of inflicting really hard things to himself with a lot of pain as well (as Rafa). I've seen him suffer too, and it's been a while since I stopped working with him: in 2016. So, for a long time now, he's been physically enduring things that aren't necessarily very pleasant. And I know that sometimes he wants to carry on, sometimes he wants to stop," she told Eurosport.

I know that sometimes he wants to carry on, sometimes he wants to stop: Amelie Mauresmo

The two-time Grand Slam winner feels that the current event might be the last of Murray's career, and if not, she wishes to see him perform without any more injuries in the next few years. In addition, the former world number one also talks about how passionate both players are about taking part in the French Open 2024 sets, which commence on May 26.

“So, for a long time now, he's been physically enduring things that aren't necessarily very pleasant. And I know that sometimes he wants to carry on, sometimes he wants to stop. I just hope he'll find the right moment for himself, for his body, and above all in his head, to say to himself: ‘okay, now's the time to stop quietly," she added further.