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Murray’s tenacity has been illustrated by his achievements at the French Open.<\/p>\n
Clay courts have not “always been easy” for him, as he admitted again after losing 6-4 6-4 6-2 to fellow veteran and 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Yet, he has reached the final at Roland Garros – the pinnacle of the surface and its ultimate test – when he lost to Novak Djokovic in 2016. He appeared in semi-finals in four other years and lost in the quarter-finals on two other occasions in his 12 appearances. <\/p>\n
Added to that, the Scot won some of the biggest ATP Tour titles on the red dirt.<\/p>\n
“I did really well here over the years. I think the issue for me is that when you compare it to what Rafa [Nadal] or Novak achieved in the same time, it obviously is minuscule in comparison,” Murray said.<\/p>\n
“But most players would sign up for the results I’ve had here.”<\/p>\n
Spain’s Nadal has won a record 14 French Open titles, with Djokovic triumphing three times.<\/p>\n
“I lost to Novak in five [sets], Stan in five [sets], and twice to Rafa. Obviously, no shame in that.<\/p>\n
“In a different time maybe the results would have been a bit different.<\/p>\n
“But I’m proud of the results that I had here and I had great memories.”<\/p>\n
Murray’s French Open is not over yet as he is scheduled to play in the men’s doubles alongside fellow Briton Dan Evans.<\/p>\n
It may also not be his final trip to Roland Garros, with the venue hosting the tennis competitions at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.<\/p>\n
“My body isn’t what it was 10 years ago. I’m fully aware of that,” Murray said.<\/p>\n
“It takes a lot of time and effort to get it in a position to go out there and compete. It’s not always perfect.<\/p>\n
“But I still enjoy giving [it] a go and trying to get myself out there and be as competitive as possible.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n