Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has just declared that he will retire from tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Murray — who will be repping Great Britain in a few days — shared the news on social media on Tuesday … setting the expiration date on his 19-year career.
Murray was most recently forced to withdraw from the singles competition at Wimbledon after his recovery from a spinal cyst procedure took longer than anticipated. He did participate in a doubles match with his brother, Jamie Murray, but the duo was eliminated in the first round.
When healthy, Murray was one of the best players in the world. His record stands at 739-262 … and he made a combined $64 million in singles and doubles competition.
The world’s former No. 1-ranked player broke a 77-year drought for a British men’s single player when he won Wimbledon back in 2013 … and was victorious at the All England Club again in 2016.
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Murray is also a two-time gold medalist for Great Britain. His first came in 2012 when he defeated Roger Federer in straight sets. Four years later, he took home his second Olympic gold medal after taking down Juan Marin del Potro in four sets.
David Haggerty — head of the International Tennis Federation — praised Murray for his contributions to the game throughout his career.
“Sir Andy Murray has lived and breathed the values of tennis throughout his long career, championing equality and helping to send the message that our sport is for everyone.”
Enjoy retirement, Andy!!!
