Andy Murray Announces Retirement After Paris Olympics, Concluding Illustrious Tennis Career
July 24, 2024Andy Murray, aged 37, will retire from professional tennis after the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, confirmed on social media upon arriving in Paris for his final tournament.
Murray's illustrious career includes two Wimbledon titles, a US Open victory, and Olympic gold and silver medals, with notable wins like the French Open 2016 semi-final and Olympics 2016 gold medal match.
Despite a career resurgence post-hip surgery in 2019, Murray faced challenges progressing in top tournaments, withdrawing from Wimbledon singles due to a spinal cyst removal procedure.
Expressing pride in representing Great Britain, Murray considers the upcoming Olympics the most memorable weeks of his career, hinting at retirement post his fifth Olympics.
Murray's victories in the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics, along with three Grand Slam titles, have solidified his status as a sports icon in the UK.
As the only male tennis player with two Olympic singles gold medals, Murray's legacy stands unmatched, with Nadal and Zverev having the opportunity to equal this achievement.
Competing in both singles and doubles at Roland-Garros for the Paris Olympics, Murray joins favorites like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in his final tournament.
Fans and fellow tennis players, including Stan Wawrinka, have shown support and admiration for Murray as he prepares for retirement.
Murray highlighted that representing Great Britain has been the most memorable aspect of his career, emphasizing his pride in his national representation.
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The Guardian • Jul 23, 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Andy Murray to retire after Games; Covid fears played down – liveNBC News • Jul 23, 2024
Two-time gold medalist Andy Murray to retire from tennis after Paris OlympicsThe Independent • Jul 23, 2024
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