Andy Murray had an exceptional career in tennis, but he looks at what Carlos Alcaraz is doing with his career with a pang of jealousy.
The Scottish star won three Grand Slams in a time when Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic dominated the sport.
Despite their time at the top, Murray competed with the ‘Big Four’ and carved out a sensational career over two decades.
Murray, who won two Olympic gold medals, 14 Masters events, and the ATP Tour World Finals, has reportedly shared a career regret after seeing what Carlos Alcaraz has been doing.
Andy Murray wished he took more breaks after Carlos Alcaraz’s Ibiza trip
Murray dedicated 20 years to professional tennis, rarely taking breaks except for injury, which only occurred at the latter stages of his career.
Murray’s brother, Jamie, has suggested the three-time Grand Slam winner shares a regret about not taking mid-season breaks much like Alcaraz’s jaunt to Ibiza after Roland Garros.
“In tennis, the season is so long, and there’s so many events to play that it’s easy to have your success and immediately start looking to the next event, said Murray to The Tennis Podcast.
“I think Andy, at times, regretted that when he looked back, he’s like, ‘I wish I’d enjoyed that moment more’.”
The star pushed himself to the very top of the sport, claiming the World No. 1 spot for 41 consecutive weeks in 2016.
Carlos Alcaraz lifts the lid on his Ibiza trip
The Spaniard came under fire for his partying ways after the release of his Netflix documentary in April, but he insists his latest trip to Ibiza was ‘more chill’.
Alcaraz has been confirmed for Queen’s despite his trip to Ibiza days before, and suggests he’s ready to compete.
‘It was fun but honestly, I rested a lot, physically and mentally,” the Roland Garros champion said at the Queen’s press conference. “But I had fun, a nice three days. It was more than enough.”
“Once I went to bed so late, that’s the craziest thing. Obviously I danced a bit, I did some shots as well, but nothing more than that. More chill and as a normal person does.”
Alcaraz plays Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his opening round clash at Queen’s on June 17. The Spaniard won the event in 2023 after defeating Alex de Minaur in the final.