Andy Murray has officially announced that he will retire from professional tennis following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 37-year-old British tennis star plans to compete in both the singles and doubles events at his fifth and final Olympic 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’s Olympic journey began in Beijing in 2008, where he faced a disappointing first-round exit against Lu Yen-hsun.
However, he rebounded spectacularly four years later at London 2012, where he overcame the heartbreak of a Wimbledon final loss to Roger Federer by defeating the Swiss maestro in straight sets to claim the gold medal.
The Scot made history at the Rio 2016 Olympics, becoming the first male tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles after a grueling victory over Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro.
His Olympic success stands out as a highlight in a career decorated with three Grand Slam titles and two Wimbledon championships.
Murray’s career has been marked by remarkable resilience, especially after undergoing hip surgery in January 2019, which allowed him to continue playing at a competitive level. However, physical challenges have increasingly limited his ability to compete.
Earlier this month, Murray made his final competitive appearance at Wimbledon, where he and his brother Jamie were knocked out in the first round of the doubles competition.
A back injury had already forced him to withdraw from the singles event at the last moment, and a planned mixed doubles pairing with Emma Raducanu was canceled due to her wrist injury.
Reflecting on his Wimbledon experience, Murray expressed the emotional toll of his decision to retire. “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,” he said.
Murray had hinted earlier this year that he would not play much beyond the summer but held onto the hope of competing in Paris. Now, he has confirmed that the 2024 Olympics will be his swan song.
In Paris, Murray will partner with Dan Evans, the British number three, in the doubles event. The tennis competition at the Olympics will be held at Roland Garros, starting on 27 July and concluding on 4 August, with medal rounds scheduled for early August.