Andy Murray in sad scenes as 18-year-old makes tennis history at Qatar Open

Andy Murray has endured another brutal setback and given fans a hint a retirement could be soon coming having lost to 18-year-old Jakub Mensik at the Qatar Open. Murray had a brilliant chance to set-up a clash against World No.5 Andrey Rublev at the Qatar Open having drawn World No.116 ranked Mensik in the round of 16.

Murray and Mensik were involved in an incredibly close tennis match as both won a set each from a tiebreak. Murray appeared out of the contest at 2-5 down in the third set, before rallying back with the crowds support. Although it wasn’t enough for the Scot as he lost to Mensik 7-6 6-7 7-6. Incredibly, the 18-year-old became just the third player born in 2005 to make a quarter-final on the ATP tour.

Murray appeared dejected during the match and could be seen mouthing the words “this game is not for me anymore” as frustration was building. The three-time grand slam winner has now lost 10 of his last 12 matches.

And his frustration on court could have been the biggest hint yet the 36-year-old is nearing the end of his career. Murray was particularly frustrated on his own set point in the first set, when he hit a routine backhand volley into the net.