Andy Murray To Retire After Paris Olympics
Andy Murray has announced that the Paris Olympics will be the final event of his career. The 37-year-old will compete in both singles and doubles at what will be his fifth Olympic Games before retiring, marking the end of an era for British tennis.
“Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament,” Murray posted on social media. “Competing for Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I’m extremely proud to get to do it one final time.”
Murray to retire after incredible career
Murray's career achievements are significant: three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic golds, and a pivotal role in ending Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles champion at Wimbledon. His contributions to tennis and his resilience in the face of injuries have made him a beloved figure in sports.
His journey with the Olympics began in Beijing 2008 and saw him claim gold medals in London 2012 against Roger Federer and Rio 2016 against Juan Martin del Potro, making him the only male tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles.
Murray's Olympic career has been remarkable, however, his career has also been plagued by injuries. He underwent career-saving hip surgery in 2019 and recently had surgery to remove a spinal cyst that affected his performance at Wimbledon this year.
Andy Murray knocked out of final doubles competition at Wimbledon
Despite his physical struggles, Murray continued to push forward, playing competitively at Wimbledon one last time earlier this month. However, a back injury forced him to withdraw from the singles competition, and he was knocked out in the first round of the doubles where he played alongside his brother Jamie. Murray had hoped to partner with Emma Raducanu in mixed doubles at Wimbledon, but she had to withdraw due to a wrist injury.
Reflecting on his career and upcoming retirement after his recent loss at Wimbledon, Murray said, “It is hard because I want to keep playing, but I can't. Physically it's too tough now. I want to play forever. I love the sport.”
Dan Evans will join Murray in the doubles in Paris. The tennis competition at the Olympics starts on July 27 at Roland Garros, with the medal rounds scheduled for August 2-4. While Murray is not among the top seeds, he remains hopeful of a strong finish.
As he prepares for his final tournament, Murray is ready to embrace retirement. “I know that it's time now. Yeah, I'm ready for that,” he admitted. The Paris Olympics will be a fitting stage for the end of Murray's career, where he aims to leave on a high note.
