Andy Murray has ruled out an imminent return to coaching, prioritizing family life after his split with Novak Djokovic earlier this year. The former world No. 1, who recently appeared at Queen’s Club for the naming of the Andy Murray Arena, admitted he’s enjoying retirement despite initial "worries."
#### **No Rush to Return to Coaching**
Murray’s brief coaching stint with Djokovic ended last month, and he confirmed he won’t jump back into coaching soon:
*“I think I would do it again at some stage—but not immediately. It was a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best athletes ever. The results weren’t as we wanted, but I gave it a go.”*
Instead, the 38-year-old is relishing time with his four children, particularly playing chess with his five-year-old son, Teddy—though he joked about the humbling experience of losing to a kindergartener:
*“He’ll go to the toilet mid-game, ask me to wipe his bum, then come back and beat me. It’s not great for my intelligence.”*
#### **Retirement “Has Been Brilliant”**
Murray admitted he initially feared retirement but now cherishes being present for school pickups, sports days, and piano recitals:
*“When I was playing, I didn’t realize how important these moments were. Now, seeing how happy my kids are when I show up—it’s really nice.”*
#### **Tennis in “a Good Place”**
Despite the end of the "Big Four" era (Murray, Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic), Murray praised the sport’s future after Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s epic French Open final:
*“They’re brilliant athletes with different personalities. Alcaraz’s style is especially exciting. Men’s tennis is in a great place.”*
He also backed British No. 1 Jack Draper to contend for majors in the coming years.
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