Andy Murray has confirmed that he will retire from professional tennis following the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old Scot, who has made a significant impact on the sport over his career, will compete in both singles and doubles at his fifth and final Olympic Games.
Murray shared the news on social media, expressing his excitement and gratitude: "Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament," he 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's Olympic journey began in Beijing in 2008, where he was eliminated in the first round. However, his Olympic story took a dramatic turn in 2012 when he redeemed himself by winning gold at the London Games, defeating Roger Federer in straight sets. He continued his Olympic success in 2016 in Rio, becoming the first male tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles by beating Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro.
David Haggerty, president of the International Tennis Federation, praised Murray's contributions to tennis: “Sir Andy has lived and breathed the values of tennis throughout his long career, championing equality and helping to send the message that our sport is for everyone. Sir Andy's love of tennis will see him continue to be involved in helping to grow and develop our sport globally.”
Murray’s career has not been without its challenges.
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