Boris Becker has chimed in on social media after Andy Murray referred to as for the ATP Tour to organise a Masters 1000 sequence in South America. Murray believes passionate followers on the continent are deserving of their very own devoted tennis swing after watching Cameron Norrie's run to the Rio Open semi-finals.

Norrie's constructive outing in Brazil included a win over residence favorite Thiago Seyboth Wild, earlier than the Brit was finally crushed in straight units by Argentina's Mariano Navone.

With 4 of the lads's prime 30 gamers on the planet hailing from South America, and a stable fanbase to cheer them on, Murray feels that the ATP Tour could possibly be doing extra to convey tennis to their supporters.

"Unpopular opinion," he wrote on X. "South America should have its own dedicated swing on the tennis tour with its own masters series. The way the fans support the tournaments there is incredible. Amazing atmospheres and [tennis] is clearly part of their sporting culture. Vamos ATP Tour!"

Six-time Grand Slam champion Becker jumped in to agree with Murray, however questioned why his take wouldn't go down effectively. "Why unpopular?!?" he posted on X. "You’re absolutely right about your opinion Andy! Tennis should go to countries/continents where tennis is booming…"

It stays to be seen whether or not Murray will nonetheless be competing when, or if, tennis chiefs resolve to position extra emphasis on occasions in South America. The 36-year-old not too long ago ended his shedding streak with a win over Alexandre Muller on the Qatar Open.

Despite Murray's current poor kind sparking questions over whether or not he ought to retire, the Brit made it clear earlier this month that he intends to hold on. "I can do whatever I want," he stated.

"I don't have to do what fans, journalists or anyone is telling me to do. Qualifying for all these tournaments on my right, on my ranking and all the matches that I've won, I want to keep playing just now, so I'm not going to stop."