Andy Murray

He is going to need a total hip replacement and that should be done sooner rather than later because he is not doing his hip any favours by training for the matches and then playing tennis.

From what he has said about how he is in constant pain walking and even putting on socks and shoes, I feel that another operation is inevitable, possibly even a complete hip replacement.

Being in unrelenting pain must be such an awful thing at any age, let alone someone in their early 30s.

The question for him though is when to have it done - as soon as possible with the outside chance of being fit for the coming Summer's tournaments, or to wait until after Wimbledon, and hope that he may have a more favourable draw than he did in Australia.

I know it's easy to say, but if it were me I would have the op as soon as possible, and hope to get a few more years competing in the sport I love.

He's achieved do much, more than he dreamt of I suppose. I had to switch him off when he got upset and crying, there's real hardship and sad stories out there, he is wealthy and reached the top of his game. Get out there and help people that need it.

I think he'll have to risk another operation as he's obviously in pain all the time; whether it means he'll be able to ever play again is a different matter. It saddens me to think of him being in such pain, as he's brought so much joy to people over the years.

Andy has a strangely shaped head.

Andy Murray has been in constant, debilitating pain for almost two years and anyone who has experienced such chronic pain will understand how physically and emotionally wearing it is. So it's no wonder he allowed his emotions to spill over as he gave voice to the ending of his career this week. The wholehearted response from his fellow sporting professionals gives a clue to how highly regarded he is.

The press never said Andy should have died at Dunblane
paddyanne

The Wimbledon crowds were in shock when Andy first came to the publics notice. British players always been so ‘very Tim Henman’ , the crowds loved the likes of Johnnie Mac, Nastasi, etc, but not from our players . Andy brought passion, drive, guts. So in fairness to the crowds, Tim followed by Andy , some shock, ?

Wonder if he will risk that big op.

My family knows Billy Monger and we have nothing but respect for him and his incredible attitude ,he's an inspiration .
Doesn't mean he's any better than Andy Murray because Andy got emotional over losing a career that has taken a couple of decades of his life .Varian is right he didn't get the respect he desrved from the Wimbledon crowds for a long time and the comments in newspapers etc about him were quite sickening.Some saying he should have died at Dunblane primary ...

That's great. I always liked Andy, even when he first appeared at Wimbledon and the English commentators and crowds did not seem to appreciate him.

They accused him of being dour, but perhaps that's why I liked him as I'm sure some English folk might see me as a dour Scot and I could see what a lovely genuine chap he is.

The All England Club has announced there will be a statue at Wimbledon to honour Andy when he retires

It's sad that at just 31 years old he may have to retire from the sport he loves and at which he has represented us throughout the world.

He's obviously pushed himself to the limits - and beyond - and his body has taken the toll, sadly.

Stiff upper lip boy......can’t let the side down..what.!!

Surely today, that ridiculous notion is an unhealthy attitude.

Tennis is a massive part of Andy’s life and to accept the fact that he can no longer play at such a level must be heartbreaking for him and he showed it. So sad.

Yes, I felt for him. Good that he was able to express such genuine emotion in front of the cameras. Big boys do cry and what’s more we respect that.

Agree grumppa

Our most successful tennis player since Fred Perry has seen his career cut short by injury. He has been carrying our expectations for years.. He breaks down as he announces his impending forced retirement. Is that so surprising or reprehensible? He's only human, after all.

Couldn't agree more Merlotgran, the article got 15 minutes of coverage on the lunch time news, our country is falling apart and BBC feel someone retiring is more important

He may be losing something that has been a huge part of his life, but I'll bet there is a lot still in front of him one way or another. And he IS well cushioned, financially and I would think, personally.

I live in the same decade as everyone else paddyann. So far as I know.

merlot big boys do cry , unless they have drummed into them from childhood ‘big boys don’t cry’ . There is no shame in showing emotion and thankfully boys are allowed to in most families, I accept not all.

what decade are you living in Gonegirl maybe YOU would cry on TV if you were losing something that was a huge part of your life.Honestly some people have no concept of how real people react to bad things .

Anyone see young Billy Monger receiving his award on Sports Personality of the Year?

He could teach the likes of Andy Murray a lesson in self control in front of the cameras.

Perhaps not on tv Anniebach? Especially when it's only himself he's feeling sorry for. Man up Andy.

I was upset to see him upset, he certaintly is a role model for youngsters .

I was surprised to read of him ‘blubbering ‘ on this thread , I thought ‘big boys don’t cry’ went out decades ago.

Was sorry to see him so upset, even though he has been struggling it will leave a big hole in his life. Having worked so hard from a really young age, and being in a sport where it's just you against your opponent, he should be very proud of what he's achieved.
He is already involved in mentoring youngsters and I hope he gets involved in commentaries, he was really good at the few he's done already. His dry sense of humour is a good foil to some of the others.

Well, I'm glad he has made the decision, albeit such a difficult one. It has been terrible to watch his decline and we can't wish him to go on while suffering so much pain. He has given me so much pleasure, including that fabulous first Wimbledon win and the Olympic gold and I'm just going to stay grateful for that and not be too sad that there will not be more.