Murray reveals what Serena told him about his comeback

Iker Jiménez | 21 Jun 2026 | 12.32

Murray reveals what Serena told him about his comeback. Source: Getty

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The return of Serena Williams continues to be one of the main topics of conversation in the tennis world. The American, officially retired since the US Open 2022, surprised everyone by returning to the courts this season at 44 years old, first at Queen's and then in Berlin. Although she has only competed in doubles so far, her presence has brought back one of the most influential figures in the history of tennis to the circuit.

The anticipation is high for Wimbledon. Serena has already confirmed her participation in the doubles draw alongside her sister Venus Williams, one of the most successful pairs this sport has seen. However, the big question remains regarding her presence in the singles draw. While the debate continues to grow, Andy Murray has provided a unique perspective. The Scottish player, who crossed paths with Serena in recent days at Queen's, revealed the conversation they had and made it clear that the American still retains her passion for tennis.

Murray, on Serena: "She misses competing every day"

In statements reported by the BBC, Murray explained that it was Serena who initiated a conversation about retirement and life after tennis. "She asked me if I missed playing, and I replied: 'No, honestly, not at all'. Then I asked her: 'And you?'. And she said: 'Yes, I miss it every day. I love to compete, I love to play'".

This response helps to understand why Williams decided to return to the courts almost four years after playing her last official match. Beyond the results or the possibility of winning titles again, the American seems to be driven by the same love for competition that accompanied her for over two decades. For Murray, seeing her back competing, playing doubles here and now at Wimbledon alongside Venus is fantastic for tennis.

The British player also highlighted the difficulty of staying at the top for so many years and still maintaining the necessary motivation to compete again. "Achieving so much success in such a demanding sport and doing it for so long is extraordinary. But to remain in love with the game at the stage of life they are in is wonderful to see."

Murray doesn't see himself returning to tennis at 44

The conversation inevitably turned to Murray's own situation. The Scot, who ended his professional career in 2024, was asked about the possibility of following Serena's example and returning to competition someday. "As much as I would like to, I don't think I would be physically capable of doing it. I don't miss the sport enough yet to want to return to a court, not even to hit some balls."

The British player stated that he enjoys watching tennis from a different perspective and cannot envision himself returning to the circuit in a few years. "I don't mind watching the matches from the outside or hitting a few balls occasionally in training sessions, but I don't think the 44-year-old Andy Murray will be competing again."

While Murray embarks on a new stage as Jack Draper's coach, Serena Williams continues to fuel the excitement of millions of fans. Her presence at Wimbledon is already secured in doubles, but her recent statements and the enthusiasm she conveys whenever she talks about competing keep the door open to a question that just a few months ago seemed impossible: will we see Serena Williams competing in an individual Grand Slam again?

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