Andy Murray will be calling it a day after joining Team GB in Paris following a stellar career that peaked with two famous victories in finals at Wimbledon.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts as he plays with Jamie Murray of Great Britain against Rinky Hijikata and John Peers of Australia in the Gentlemen’s Doubles first round match during day four of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2024 in London, England. Andy Murray has announced his retirement, saying the Paris Olympics will be his "last ever tennis tournament".
Sir Andy was denied a Wimbledon farewell in the singles earlier this month, pulling out due to surgery on a spinal cyst just a week before it began.Murray was also lined up to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu - however a wrist problem forced her to withdraw to safeguard her singles campaign. His 11 Grand Slam final appearances is the equal 9th highest for a male in the open era and he has similar top 10 places for semi- and quarter-final appearances.A hip injury hampered his career for several years and while he fought back into the top 50 by 2022, he hasn't been able to rejoin the elite and has also struggled with back and ankle problems."I know that it's time now. Yeah, I'm ready for that," he admitted.
The competition starts on 27 July at French Open venue Roland Garros, with Murray finding out his opponents in Thursday's draw.
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