'I won't quit' – Murray rubbishes suggestion he is 'tarnishing' legacy with losing run

Andy Murray has hit back at a suggestion that his recent run of results is “tarnishing” his legacy and says he “won’t quit” tennis.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, 36, is without a win on the ATP Tour since October.

His form has led to questions over how much longer he might continue and whether a summer farewell could be on the cards.

But Murray seemingly has no plans to stop soon as he responded to an article from BBC Sport asking whether he should “call time” on his career.

“Tarnishing my legacy? Do me a favour,” said former world No. 1 Murray on X (formerly Twitter).

“I’m in a terrible moment right now, I’ll give you that.

“Most people would quit and give up in my situation right now. But I’m not most people and my mind works differently.

“I won’t quit. I will keep fighting and working to produce the performances I know I’m capable of.”

Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick responded to Murray’s comment by saying: “Preach! Imagine telling an accomplished iconic adult your opinion on what they should choose for work and when they should do it.

“Can’t take a legacy away. Accomplishment lives forever.”

Murray has lost eight of his last nine matches and could drop out of the top 50 next week.

“If I play like today, I won’t win many matches playing that way,” he added.

“Practice is not the same thing, I’m totally aware of that. I also know what good tennis is, and played well before.”

Murray will be back in action next week as he is set to play the Open 13 in Marseille.

He will likely then head to the Middle East to play in Doha and Dubai.