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Andy Murray has officially retired from tennis after competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
This decision marks the end of an illustrious 19-year career, filled with significant achievements and personal challenges.
Murray, 37, announced that the Olympics would be his final tournament, bringing a close to his time in professional tennis on a stage that holds special significance for him.
Announcing his retirement via his X handle late Thursday, the athlete posted, “Never even liked tennis anyway.”
Murray’s last match was in the men’s doubles quarterfinals at Roland Garros, where he partnered with fellow Brit, Dan Evans.
They faced the American team of Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, ultimately losing 6-2, 6-4.
Despite the loss, Murray expressed pride in finishing his career on his own terms, a sentiment he emphasized given the uncertainties he faced in recent years due to injuries.
Recall that PUNCH Online earlier reported that Murray withdrew from the tennis singles at the Paris Olympics but took part in the doubles.
He believed the men’s doubles, where he is playing with Evans, offers his best chance of another medal.
“I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan,” said the British former world number one.
The same happened at the last Olympics in Tokyo 2021 when the 34-year-old Murray then withdrew from the men’s singles tournament due to a muscle injury.
At the Paris 2024, he opted for the doubles following an injury that ruled him out of the Wimbledon tournament.
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The two-time Wimbledon champion had undergone a back surgery.
Throughout his career, Murray has been celebrated as one of the greatest British tennis players
