Tennis news: Andy Murray odds-on to hang up tennis racket before Rafael Nadal

Andy Murray is odds-on with William Hill to retire before long-time rival Rafael Nadal, following their respective first-round exits at the French Open.

The leading bookmaker price Murray at 8/11 to retire before Nadal, with the Spaniard even-money to bow out before the Brit.

Should they retire at the same time, they are 2/1 to both call time on their illustrious careers after Wimbledon, followed by 3/1 to retire after a shot at a gold medal at the Olympics, while it’s 6/1 that the US Open will be their final tournament.

Individually, Murray is even-money to retire after Wimbledon, with Nadal 6/4 to bow out after gracing Centre Court for a final time.

William Hill spokesperson Lee Phelps said: “This could be the year we see two great champions of men’s tennis bow out, with Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray both hinting that they are unlikely to be back at the French Open next year following their first-round exits.

“Rumours of Murray’s retirement seem to have been circling for a long time now and he’s the favourite to bow out first at 8/11, with Nadal even-money to call it a day before the Brit.

“We’re also offering doubles on when they might retire, and make Wimbledon the favourite tournament for them both to bow out together at 2/1, followed by the Olympics (3/1) and the US Open (6/1).”

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