Andy Murray says he could ‘retire happy’ after winning US Open title

Andy Murray has reflected on his triumph in the US Open final and says he could now retire happily after winning a major title.

Murray became the first British man since Fred Perry to win a Grand Slam title when he defeated Novak Djokovic in five sets in the final at Flushing Meadows on Monday.

The Scot said that the breakthrough, coming after four previous defeats in major finals, was a special moment.

“I realise how important a moment it was for British tennis,” he admitted. “It gave me goosebumps a little bit but I also had to try and focus because the match wasn’t done yet.

“I was very relieved to come through in the end.”

The British number one suffered heartache in July when he lost the Wimbledon final to Roger Federer but bounced back in style to take an Olympic gold medal at the same venue.

Following his London 2012 victory with the US Open title was a career and life high but Murray vowed to give his all to add more trophies.

“It’s been the best summer I’ve had in my life,” he said. “I hope that winning the Olympics and now here will give a good push and motivation to go on and work hard and try and win some more big titles.”

Murray added that even if it remained the only major win of his career, he would still be satisfied when he finally hangs up his racquet.

“I know it’s going to be challenging but even if I don’t I know that I’ll be able to retire happy knowing that I got this Grand Slam,” he said.

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