Andy Murray has stood by his decision to publicly back Scottish independence, but says he should have done it in a different way. Murray's support for independence came on Twitter shortly before polling stations opened
"I don't regret giving an opinion. I think everyone should be allowed that. The way I did it, yeah, it wasn't something I would do again," Murray told the BBC.
Having avoided taking sides during the lead-up to the referendum, Murray sent a tweet before voting began that backed independence. Describing it as a "very emotional day" for Scottish people, Murray indicated that he had not planned the tweet, saying, "The way it was worded, the way I sent it, that's not really in my character and I don't normally do stuff like that.
"I was a bit disappointed by that. It's time to move on. I can't go back on that and I'll concentrate on my tennis for the next few months."
The tweet was the most re-tweeted comment on the issue, with Murray receiving online abuse that prompted investigation from authorities.
Though declining to discuss what he had meant, Murray said he will keep competing for Britain and that the referendum could unite the country, with the majority voting to stay. Murray, as a non-resident, could not join the voting.
"I think it was amazing how many people turned out to vote. I personally wasn't able to," he said. "I trust the Scottish people made the right decision.
Murray will be in China for the next three weeks, having taken wild cards into two events before the Masters tournament in Shanghai.