Popular Tennis Player Retires At Paris Olympics

Andy Murray has officially retired from tennis after competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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 terms, a sentiment he emphasized given the uncertainties he faced in recent years due to injuries.

Murray first rose to prominence by winning the junior US Open in 2004 and turned professional the following year.

Popular Tennis Player Retires At Paris Olympics

By 2007, he had broken into the ATP top ten, and in 2008, he reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open.

Murray’s career highlights include winning Wimbledon twice, in 2013 and 2016, becoming the first British man to do so since Fred Perry in 1936. He also won the US Open in 2012 and achieved the world number-one ranking in 2016.

Murray’s Olympic achievements are particularly notable. He won his first gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics by defeating Roger Federer in the final, just weeks after losing to him at Wimbledon.

He followed this with another gold in Rio 2016, making him the only player to win back-to-back Olympic singles titles in the modern era.

Additionally, he won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the London Games with Laura Robson.

Murray’s career was also marked by significant injury struggles, particularly with his hip.

He underwent hip resurfacing surgery in 2019, which allowed him to continue playing competitively, albeit not at the same level as his peak years. Despite these challenges, the tennis community has widely admired his determination and resilience.

As Murray bid farewell to tennis, he was celebrated by fans and fellow players alike.

Novak Djokovic, one of his career-long rivals, praised Murray as an “incredible competitor” and highlighted his inspiring fighting spirit.

Murray’s retirement marks the end of an era, following Roger Federer’s retirement in 2022 and amid ongoing injury struggles for Rafael Nadal.