Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic singles champion, has announced that he will be retiring next week at the Paris Games. The 37-year-old British tennis player shared the news on social media, saying, “I’m already in Paris for my last tennis tournament.”
The tennis events at the Paris 2024 Olympics are set to kick off this Saturday on the clay courts of Roland Garros, a venue that holds significant history in the sport.
Murray first claimed Olympic gold on the grass courts of Wimbledon during the London 2012 Games, where he triumphed over Swiss player Roger Federer in straight sets in the final. He solidified his status as an Olympic champion once again in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, defeating Argentine Juan Martín del Potro on hard courts.
Reflecting on his career, Murray expressed his feelings about representing Great Britain: “Competing for (Great Britain) has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career, and I am extremely proud to do it one more time!” he wrote.
However, the journey hasn’t been easy for Murray. In 2019, he underwent hip replacement surgery and has faced various injuries since then. Just recently, he withdrew from the singles draw at Wimbledon after having a procedure to remove a cyst from his spine.
As Murray prepares to say goodbye to professional tennis, the world will be watching to celebrate his remarkable career and contributions to the sport.
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