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Andy Murray has announced that he will retire from tennis following the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old plans to compete in both singles and doubles at what will be his fifth Games.
“Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament,” Murray wrote on X. “Competing for Team GB 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 made his Olympic debut in Beijing in 2008 but lost in the first round. Four years later, he won gold at London 2012, defeating Roger Federer in straight sets. He then became the first male tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles by beating Juan Martin del Potro at Rio 2016.
In January 2019, Murray underwent career-saving hip surgery. The three-time Grand Slam winner, who won Wimbledon twice, played competitively at the tournament for the last time earlier this month, exiting in the first round of the doubles alongside his brother Jamie.
After his Wimbledon defeat, Murray admitted, “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.”
Murray, who had hinted earlier this year that he was “not planning to play much beyond the summer,” will partner with Dan Evans in the doubles in Paris. The tennis events at the Olympics begin at Roland Garros on 27 July, with the medal rounds starting on 2 August.
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Murray’s decision to retire at the Olympics seems fitting for the only male tennis player to win two singles gold medals. His Olympic experiences, including Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020, are highlights of his career, not just for the medals but for the camaraderie in the Olympic Village and the unique experiences beyond the ATP Tour.
While winning another gold in Paris might seem unlikely given his recent fitness and form, Murray’s career has been defined by his exceptional talent, perseverance, and will to win. He will undoubtedly give his all on the clay courts of Roland Garros before beginning his post-playing life with a planned family holiday.
