Prior to the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Andy Murray officially announced what was an open secret: his retirement as a professional tennis player. The greatest British player in the history of the Open Era says goodbye to the sport after a career full of success.
Double Olympic medallist Andy Murray is saying goodbye to professional tennis after his participation in Paris 2024 ends. AP Photo
“I arrived in Paris for my final tennis tournament. Competing for Great Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I am very proud to be able to do it for the last time.” the Scotsman announced via his social media.
Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament @Olympics
Competing for ???????? have been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I’m extremely proud to get do it one final time! pic.twitter.com/keqnpvSEE1— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 23, 2024
The man who was world number one for 41 consecutive weeks between 2016 and 2017, as well as winning 46 titles throughout his career (three of them Grand Slam tournaments and one ATP Finals), will say goodbye to tennis at an event that is also very special for him.
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The thing is Andy Murray, Gold medal winner at London 2012 (vs. Roger Federer) and Rio de Janeiro 2016 (vs. Juan Martín del Potro), he is the only tennis player in the 128-year modern history of the competition to have two gold medals.
It should be remembered that the British man was also honoured in Wimbledon. After failing to compete in the singles due to not being 100% fit, he opted to compete in the doubles alongside his brother Jamie Murray. However, they were eliminated in the first round by Rinky Hijikata and John Peers in a match that was one of the most emotional in the history of the All England Club.
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With Sir Andy’s retirement after the Olympic Games, only two members of the Big 4 will remain active: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovicaged 38 and 37 respectively. Little by little, the careers of those who provided the best tennis of the 21st century are fading away.
2024-07-23 11:49:41
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