Andy Murray says that it'd be 'fitting' to finish his tennis career either at Wimbledon or an Olympic Games.
The 37-year-old has previously admitted that he's unlikely to carry on playing beyond this season, having dropped to No.129 in the world rankings after years of injury hell.
Murray, who became a double Olympic gold medallist with victories at London 2012 and and Rio 2016, has been selected to compete for Britain in Paris next month, and he's motivated to come home victorious again in what would be a fitting end to a remarkable career.
"Probably if I was going to finish my career I would rather finish at Wimbledon or an Olympic Games - to me that would probably be more fitting," the Scot revealed to BBC Sport.
"I've had amazing experiences and memories from Wimbledon, but also being part of British Olympics teams. To get a chance to compete at a fifth one is a reason to stay motivated and continue playing."
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The men's Wimbledon tournament takes place between July 1 and 14. Tennis at the Olympics begins on July 27 and concludes on August 4 at Roland Garros.
Chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Sally Bolton, revealed last week that they have plans to honour Murray should this be his final Wimbledon. He first became champion there in 2013 before lifting the trophy again in 2016.
"I think in lots of careers, retirement is something you celebrate and people really look forward to that day," Murray added. "That's not something I feel. I love playing tennis.
"Ultimately, if physically you're not able to play to the level you want to, the results are not as you wish, those things factor into the decision."
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Andy Murray is preparing for a potentially busy July (Luke Walker/Getty Images for LTA)Although Murray's place in the Olympic singles tournament has been confirmed, he's suggested that he only wants to compete at the Games if it gives him a realistic chance of winning a medal. Given his run of form and how the tournament will be played on clay, he'd seemingly have a better chance of glory in doubles.
With Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski already selected, Murray and prospective doubles partner Dan Evans' involvement will depend on whether their combined ranking allows them to make the cut. "I'm not 100 per cent sure," Murray admitted regarded his Olympic chances.
"It depends a little bit physically how I'm doing and a bit how the next few weeks go as well. But my plan just now is to play but it's not straightforward.
"Obviously I've really enjoyed playing the Olympics over the years and the chance to play in another one, I'm excited about that. Obviously find out in the next 10 days or so on the doubles what's going to happen though but hopefully me and Evo get the chance to play."
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