Andy Murray To Retire After 2024 Paris Olympics, Marking End Of An Illustrious Tennis Career

British tennis icon, Andy Murray, has declared his retirement following the 2024 Paris Olympics.

What Happened: The 37-year-old Murray, who is preparing for his fifth and final Olympic Games, intends to compete in both singles and doubles, BBC reported on Tuesday. The three-time Grand Slam champion announced on social media, “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament.”

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Why It Matters: Murray made history as the first male tennis player to secure two Olympic singles titles. His Olympic journey began in Beijing in 2008, followed by gold medal victories in London 2012 and Rio 2016.

David Haggerty, president of the International Tennis Federation, commended Murray for his advocacy for equality and his efforts in promoting tennis worldwide. Despite undergoing a potentially career-ending hip surgery in 2019 and dealing with a recent back injury, Murray’s enthusiasm for the game never waned.

The final tournament of Murray’s career is set to commence at Roland Garros on July 27, with medal rounds starting on Aug. 2 and wrapping up on Aug. 4.

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