Andy Murray has announced that the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be his final tennis tournament as he plans to retire this summer. The two-time gold medalist is set to compete in his fifth Games, following an emotional farewell at Wimbledon, where he participated in doubles with his brother Jamie.
"Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament," Murray shared on social media. "Competing for Team GB has been the most memorable weeks of my career, and I’m extremely proud to do it one final time!"
Murray, a former world No. 1 and three-time major champion, has faced numerous injury challenges throughout his career. He opted not to compete in singles at Wimbledon earlier this month after undergoing surgery for a spinal cyst.
Reflecting on his doubles match, he remarked, "I’m ready to finish playing. I would love to play forever, but this year’s been tough with my ankle and back surgery. I know that it’s time now."
The 37-year-old clinched his first Olympic gold in London 2012 against Roger Federer and secured a second gold in Rio by defeating Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro. He will compete in both singles and doubles in Paris, with the draw for his first opponent scheduled for July 25.
The tennis competition at the Olympics will follow the WTA and ATP format, featuring best-of-three sets for both singles and doubles matches.
Men’s Singles Representatives for Great Britain:
- Cameron Norrie
- Jack Draper
- Dan Evans
- Andy Murray
Women’s Singles Representative:
- Katie Boulter
Men’s Doubles Team:
- Joe Salisbury/Neal Skupski
- Dan Evans/Andy Murray
Women’s Doubles Team:
- Katie Boulter/Heather Watson
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