Andy Murray's private claim about what he did wrong as tennis career came to an end
Andy Murray has been a standout in the golf world since retiring from professional tennis and has opened up about the final years of his tennis career
Andy Murray has opened up to golfer Eddie Pepperell about the struggles he faced towards the end of his tennis career. The two-time Wimbledon champion, 38, has swapped his tennis racket for golf clubs since retiring from professional tennis after the 2024 Olympic Games.
With an impressive handicap of just two, Murray was a standout performer at the recent Alfred Dunhill Championship, a well-liked pro-am tournament in Scotland.
Partnering with pro golfer Pepperell, Murray went head-to-head with Ryder Cup stars Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre, even out-driving Hatton on several holes.
He's no stranger to pro-am tournaments, having previously participated in the BMW PGA Championship, where he notably eagled the 18th hole during his latest appearance in September.
Murray and Pepperell developed a strong bond, with Murray sharing with the English golfer the challenges he faced in the latter years of his tennis career as he grappled with form and fitness issues.
READ MORE: Andy Murray fooled his kids he's turned professional in new sport after retirementREAD MORE: Andy Murray's Dunhill Links partner was banished from course and called Ryder Cup hero 'twit'Speaking on his podcast, The Chipping Forecast, post-tournament, world No. 503 Pepperell said: "I asked if he'd focused on his strengths or weaknesses during his career.
"He said the thing he got wrong at the end of his career was the fact he focused a lot on his negatives. He spent a lot of time working on things to get better and over time, he started to enjoy the process of getting better less and less as opposed to focusing on the strengths.
"At the end of his career, he wasn't as happy as he was when he was doing well. That certainly struck a chord with me because I think I've been there for a good while and find the whole existence of getting better very challenging.
"We certainly agreed on that, the idea that your strengths are things to stay on top of it you can." Pepperell was full of praise for Murray, describing him as a brilliant addition to the tournament, reports the Express.
He said: "He was a great partner, an unusual partner, because it felt like I was partnering up with a professional, with his level of focus, concentration and standard too."
"He's quite a shy person, Andy, but extremely open. Other people came up to me to say how nice he'd been to them with photos and stuff. He was a great addition to the tournament."
Murray, who harbours ambitions of reaching scratch handicap and attempting to qualify for The Open Championship, also left MacIntyre impressed at the Alfred Dunhill. Speaking to NBC during the tournament, he said: "He's looking good. Overall, he's been solid."
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