Andy Murray's professional tennis career is over after a doubles loss at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday. Murray and fellow British star Daniel Evans lost in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, in a match that lasted 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What happened?
Murray played his final match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, losing in the men's doubles quarterfinal. The Glasgow, U.K. native had announced that the Olympics would be his final career event.
Why it matters for Andy Murray
The loss marks the end of an illustrious career for Murray, who won two Wimbledon titles and an Olympic gold medal in men's singles in 2012 and 2016. Murray's legacy will be remembered for his achievements in the sport.
Murray tweeted on July 23 that the Olympics would mark his final career event, saying he was proud to compete for Great Britain one last time. The 37-year-old had not won a Grand Slam since 2016 and had not finished as a runner-up in any major since eight years ago.
What comes next?
The Lawn Tennis Association announced that the centre court at the Queen's Club in London will be named The Andy Murray Arena in 2025, in honor of the tennis great. Murray's retirement marks the end of an era in tennis, but his legacy will live on.
Murray's final Grand Slam came in July at the doubles tournament at Wimbledon, where he and his brother, Jamie, fell in straight sets in the first round. The Olympic loss was Murray's last competitive match, and he acknowledged the Court Suzanne-Lenglen crowd at Roland Garros after the defeat.
Tributes poured in on social media, with reigning Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz writing, "It was a privilege to share the court with you, Andy! Congratulations on a legendary career and for being an example to all." Murray also made a joke on social media, posting "Never even liked tennis anyway" around an hour after his match concluded.
The 2024 Paris Olympics marked the final chapter in Murray's storied career, which included wins at the 2012 U.S. Open and two Olympic gold medals. Murray's retirement will be remembered as the end of an era in tennis, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of players.
Murray's career accolades include 46 ATP titles and a career-high ranking of world No. 1. He won his first Grand Slam title at the 2012 U.S. Open and went on to win two Wimbledon titles in 2013 and 2016. Murray's Olympic gold medals in 2012 and 2016 cemented his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
The tennis world will miss Murray's competitive spirit and dedication to the sport. His retirement marks the end of an era, but his legacy will live on through his achievements and the inspiration he has given to countless fans around the world.