Andy Murray announces his retirement from tennis after the Olympics

British Tennis Star Andy Murray announced to retire after Paris Olympics 2024.

Andy Murray and his brother Jamie together Wimbledon Played last match in Men’s Doubles. Murray was unable to play singles matches due to injury. He was also unable to play mixed doubles as his partner Emma Reducano had to withdraw.

A week before the start of the Olympic competition, he announced that this would be his last tournament.

On his X post, Murray said, ‘I came to Paris for my last tennis tournament.

‘Playing (for Great Britain) was the most memorable part of my career and I am extremely proud to play (for Great Britain) for the last time.’

Murray is expected to play singles and men’s doubles at the Olympics. He is already an Olympic champion. He won the gold medal in London in 2012 by defeating Roger Federer in straight sets. He defended his title four years later in Rio when he carried the flag for Team Britain. Murray, 37, will compete in the Paris Olympics for the fifth and final time.

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His final appearance at the Paris Olympics may not be as emotional an occasion as his last Wimbledon match. His farewell to Wimbledon was a special occasion as he was interviewed by British television host Sue Barker, who was on court when he last beat Federer in the Wimbledon final in 2012 and when he defeated Novak Djokovic the following year. . They gave Murray a great send off.

This is not the first time that Murray has announced his retirement. He did the same at the Australian Open in 2019 but this time the announcement feels final.

An ankle injury during the Miami Open in March had put him in doubt for Wimbledon, before he suffered another setback when he injured his back at Queen’s Club and suffered a near-spinal injury. He underwent surgery to remove the hernia, which eventually limited him to just one doubles competition.

Murray always fought for others. Corrected those who downplayed the success of female tennis players. He will mostly be remembered for ending Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles Wimbledon champion for the first time since Fred Perry.


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2024-07-25 22:06:28

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