By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday March 4, 2021
Kei Nishikori says let Andy Murray be. The Japanese star, fresh off the court in Rotterdam after a three-set win over Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in Rotterdam, was asked if anybody has ever called for his retirement the way that many seem to be pressuring Murray these days.
Nishikori said no, and warned others that it’s Andy’s decision to make.
“I think it’s a little bit stupid to ask him when he’s gonna retire, because that’s something he’s going to decide,” he said.
“I hope he can come back…we need him.”Some wise words from @keinishikori.❤️#abnamrowtt | @andy_murray pic.twitter.com/bhOgYhG1PQ
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“He’s the only one, he knows how he feels about [his] body. I think you can kind of tell, he’s not in the best shape yet, but the way he’s moving right now, but I hope he can come back, he’s my favorite player we had many battles, I’m hoping he can come back to Top 10 again, and Top 5. I think we need him.”