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Andy Murray Rejects Wimbledon Punditry to Protect Young British Players

He says working with Novak Djokovic convinced him that coaching offers a more positive impact on the sport

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Overview

  • He has declined to join the BBC’s Wimbledon commentary team, citing concerns about publicly critiquing compatriots such as Jack Draper
  • Murray warned that punditry advice can conflict with coaches’ guidance and risk confusing emerging players
  • He recently completed a six-month stint coaching Novak Djokovic, which has strengthened his desire to mentor athletes
  • The 38-year-old, who retired after a two-decade career last year, prefers hands-on roles where he can directly support players
  • The BBC is set to announce its Wimbledon TV commentary lineup on Monday, June 23