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British tennis icon Andy Murray has officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, set to take place after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 37-year-old plans to compete in both singles and doubles events, marking his fifth and final Olympic appearance.
Murray’s Olympic journey began in Beijing in 2008, where he faced an early exit against Lu Yen-hsun. However, he bounced back spectacularly at the London 2012 Games, overcoming the disappointment of a Wimbledon final defeat to Roger Federer by defeating the Swiss star to win gold.
Murray continued to make history at Rio 2016, becoming the first male tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles after triumphing over Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro.
“Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament,” Murray shared 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!”
The three-time Grand Slam champion’s career has been marked by remarkable comebacks, including a career-saving hip surgery in January 2019. The two-time Wimbledon champion, made his final competitive appearance at SW19 earlier this month, exiting in the first round of doubles with his brother Jamie.
Andy Murray had hinted earlier this year that he did not plan to play much beyond the summer but aimed to compete in Paris. Despite a back injury that nearly sidelined him from Wimbledon, he pushed through to ensure his participation in the Olympics.
Dan Evans, the British number three, will partner with Murray in the doubles event. The tennis competitions at the Paris Olympics will take place at Roland Garros, beginning on July 27 and concluding on August 4, with medal rounds scheduled from August 2.
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