Andy Murray retirement: Australian Open montage 'a little odd', says brother Jamie

Tributes: Andy Murray watches the big-screen montage
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Alex Young @alexwsyoung16 January 2019

Jamie Murray has described Andy Murray's Australian Open montage as "a little odd".

Andy's younger brother was watching on from the crowd as Roberto Bautista Agut knocked the former world no.1 out in the first round in Melbourne.

It was a rare sight as the brothers rarely attend each other's matches due to the stress but was notable in his presence amid brother Andy's impending retirement.

"I was OK actually," he said of watching. "He got a great reception coming on court, great atmosphere, especially once he broke back in the third set. He was obviously fighting really hard.

"I knew how difficult it was for him because of the pain he's in and also the frustration of not being able to play to the level that he's used to or expects of himself.

"Like he said on the court, if it does happen to be the last time he plays here, it's a great way for him to go out and show everyone what a fighter he is."

Following the loss, a montage featuring many of Murray's peers paid tribute to the Scot despite there being no confirmation of his retirement.

Jamie found the big-screen video of fellow players saying their goodbyes a little awkward, adding: "It was a little bit odd but I understand why tournaments do that because if he doesn't come back then they want to give him a send-off and show their appreciation for what he has done."

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