Farewell at the Olympic Games, “a perfect end” for Murray

Andy Murray played the last match of his career at the Paris Olympic Games, in doubles with Dan Evans

September 24, 2024

A great champion to bow out in 2024, Andy Murray, the three-time Grand Slam winner and two-time Olympic gold medallist, went all the way with what his body could offer after hip surgery in 2019. Even though he failed to find his best, he showcased his fighting spirit by producing several epic battles for tennis fans in recent years.

After playing the last Wimbledon of his career in July, in doubles alongside his brother Jamie, it was at the Paris Olympics that Andy Murray definitively ended his professional career. He and Dan Evans reached the quarter-finals of the quadrennial tournament and were beaten by the American pair of Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul.

“I’m happy to have been able to stop according to my will, on the court during a deadline that I had set for myself, and at the end of a journey that was exciting, where we were very close to the matches where we play for the medal,” said Andy Murray in an interview with Tennis Magazine (translated).

“I had some big matches with Dan Evans, it was perfect end to the story. I finished the way I wanted. I had known for a few months that this time, the time had come. I was ready for it.”

My priority is to spend time with my family first
Andy Murray

“The Games are different from everything else. I’ve always loved it, fed off this special atmosphere, the team spirit, playing for my country. That’s probably why I’ve often played my best tennis there. Finishing at the Games wasn’t always the plan, but when the end came it was obvious that it would take place there, in the company of people I consider close friends.”

Now retired, Andy Murray enjoys with his family. At the Olympic Games after his elimination, he was spotted with his daughter watching some events from the stands.

Will the Briton stay in the world of tennis as a television consultant or as a coach? Not right away according to the man himself, but passing on his knowledge could be a good option in the years to come.

“I am often told about it, but the comment does not attract me too much. Passing it to someone, more. But my priority is to spend time with my family first. I know that there is a strong demand at home for me to be a more present husband and father. I really want to take this time for them. And then after a while, I don’t know, when they find that I’m going around in circles and they’re tired of having me in my paws, I’ll see!”