“Never even liked tennis anyway,” the athlete announced his retirement via his X handle late Thursday
Andy Murray has officially retired from tennis after competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
This decision marks the end of an illustrious 19-year career, filled with significant achievements and personal challenges.
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.
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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 own terms, a sentiment he emphasized given the uncertainties he faced in recent years due to injuries.
Throughout his career, Murray has been celebrated as one of the greatest British tennis players.
Murray’s retirement marks the end of an era, following Roger Federer’s retirement in 2022 and amid ongoing injury struggles for Rafael Nadal.
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