Andy Murray has officially announced that the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will mark his final tennis tournament as he gears up to retire later this summer. The two-time gold medalist will be participating in his fifth Olympic Games, following an emotional farewell at Wimbledon where he played doubles with his brother Jamie.
In a tweet, Murray expressed his sentiment about the upcoming tournament, stating that representing Team GB has been the most memorable experience of his career, and he is proud to do it one last time.
The 37-year-old tennis star, who is a three-time major champion and former world No. 1, has faced multiple injury setbacks over the years, leading him to contemplate retirement on several occasions. After undergoing surgery to remove a spinal cyst, Murray decided not to compete in the singles at Wimbledon this year.
During his final appearance at Wimbledon, where he played doubles with his brother, Murray acknowledged that it felt like the end of his tennis career. He mentioned that due to various injuries, including ankle, back, and hip issues, he no longer can perform at the level he desires, signaling that it’s time for him to retire.
Murray’s Olympic journey began in London 2012, where he secured his first gold medal by defeating Roger Federer shortly after losing to him in the Wimbledon final. Four years later in Rio, he claimed another gold by defeating Juan Martin del Potro.
For the upcoming Paris Olympics, Murray will be competing in both singles and doubles, partnering with Dan Evans. He will find out his first opponent during the draw on July 25th.
The tennis format at the Olympics follows the WTA and ATP format seen outside of Grand Slam events. Singles matches are best-of-three sets, while doubles matches are also best-of-three sets, with the final set decided by a tie-break to 10 points.
Representing Great Britain at the Olympics are players like Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper, Dan Evans, Andy Murray, Katie Boulter, Joe Salisbury, Neal Skupski, and Heather Watson in various categories.
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