Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has just announced that she is ending her career after the 2024 Paris Olympics… saying she is officially retiring from tennis tournaments after the Games.
Murray — who will represent Great Britain in a few days — shared the news on social media on Tuesday… marking the end of his 19-year career.
I arrived in Paris for my last tennis tournament @Olympics
Competing for 🇬🇧 was by far one of the most memorable weeks of my career and I’m extremely proud to be able to do it one last time! photo.twitter.com/keqnpvSEE1— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 23, 2024
@Andy Murray
Murray was recently forced to withdraw from the Wimbledon singles competition after his recovery from a spinal cyst procedure took longer than expected. He participated in a doubles match with his brother, Jamie Murraybut the duo was eliminated in the first round.
When healthy, Murray was one of the best players in the world. His record is 739-262… and he earned a total of $64 million in singles and doubles competitions.
The former world No. 1 broke a 77-year drought for a British men’s singles player by winning Wimbledon in 2013… and was victorious at the All England Club again in 2016.
Murray is also a two-time gold medallist for Great Britain. The first was in 2012, when he defeated Roger Federer in straight sets. Four years later, he took home his second Olympic gold medal after defeating Juan Marin del Potro in four sets.
David Haggerty — head of the International Tennis Federation — praised Murray for his contributions to the game throughout his career.
“Sir Andy Murray lived and breathed the values of tennis throughout his long career, championing equality and helping to send the message that our sport is for everyone.”
Enjoy your retirement, Andy!!!