Andy Murray to Retire After Paris Olympics, Ending Over Two-Decade Career

Three-time Grand Slam champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray has announced his retirement from tennis, set to take place after the 2024 Paris Olympics. Murray, who will represent Great Britain at the Paris Games, shared this news on his social media on Tuesday, July 23.

 

Andy Murray Announces Retirement

“Just arrived in Paris for my final tennis tournament @Olympics. Competing for GB has been the highlight of my career, and I’m incredibly proud to do it one last time!” Murray posted on his X handle.

It was previously speculated that Murray would retire after the 2024 ATP tour, but he confirmed his decision to retire post the Paris Olympics. Recently, he exited Wimbledon after being knocked out of the men’s doubles and withdrawing from the men’s singles. His Wimbledon journey concluded when Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal ended their mixed doubles campaign.

Murray will be remembered as one of the greatest British players, notably ending the nation’s Wimbledon title drought in 2013. He became the first Briton since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title, also clinching the gold medal at Wimbledon during the 2012 London Olympics. He repeated this success in 2016, winning Wimbledon again and securing another Olympic gold in Rio by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

The 2016 Wimbledon title marked his last Grand Slam singles victory, as subsequent injuries hampered his career.

Murray has often spoken about his retirement plans. When asked if he would consider a career in commentary, he declined, hinting instead at a potential future in coaching.