Andy Murray calls Paris his 'last ever tennis tournament'

Field Level Media|published: Tue 23rd July, 11:03 2024

Jul 4, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Andy Murray (GBR) waves to the crowd at the conclusion of a ceremony honoring his Wimbledon career after participating in a gentlemen's doubles match with brother Jamie Murray (M)(GBR) against Rinky Hijikata and John Peers (AUS)(both not pictured) on day four of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Andy Murray's competition at the Paris Olympics will be his last.

The three-time Grand Slam champion, beset by injuries in the latter stages of his 19-year career, made the announcement on social media on Tuesday.

"Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament," Murray, 37, wrote. "Competing for Team (Great Britain) have been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get to do it one final time!"

Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament @Olympics
Competing for ???? have been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get do it one final time! pic.twitter.com/keqnpvSEE1
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 23, 2024

The announcement is not unexpected. After undergoing a back procedure, Murray withdrew from the Wimbledon singles competition and played doubles with his brother, Jamie. The Murrays were eliminated in the first round.

Murray won two Wimbledon singles titles, the U.S. Open and two Olympic gold medals -- 2012 and 2016 -- amid tough competition from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

He had a long run at World No. 1 from November 2016 until the following August. He retires from the ATP Tour wil 46 career wins and $64.7 million in earnings.

Murray will learn his first-round opponent on Thursday, when the Olympic draw is held. He also is scheduled to play doubles with Dan Evans.

--Field Level Media

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