Andy Murray has finally said his farewell to tennis, with his astonishing career coming to end after his Olympics defeat.
Murray and Dan Evans laughed as their Olympics run neared its end, with the duo losing to Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul.
The American third seeds ran out 6-2, 6-4 winners in the 2024 Olympics men’s doubles quarter-finals in Paris.
Fritz was sad to be the one to beat Murray in his final match, but the American put emotions aside to clinch the win.
He and Paul did, however, go on to lose to Australian duo John Peers and Matthew Ebden in the semi-finals.
Andy Murray shares commentary plans after retiring at the Olympics
It remains to be seen what is up next for Murray after his illustrious career, with the Scot having won two Olympic gold medals.
He has, however, discussed his plans for the near future, with the 37-year-old ready to spend much more time with his family.
“I don’t think commentary is something I would like to do to be honest,” Murray told talkSPORT. “Coaching would be more my sort of thing, I think, I don’t know whether that’s something I will definitely do but I would consider doing that in the future but not immediately.
“I want to spend time at home with my family and children and not be travelling around the world as much.
“It’s become harder and harder the last few years as the kids have got a bit older. The tennis tour takes you away from them for three or four weeks at a time and it’s not easy.
“I want to spend a bit of time with them for three or four weeks at a time and it’s not easy. I want to spend time at home with them and when I have had a bit of time to rest and relax we will see what is next.”
Andy Murray retires after a stunning career
Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray will go down in history as one of the greatest tennis players and indeed athletes of all time.
Murray won two Wimbledon titles, along with the US Open, while the veteran is also a former world number one.
The former British number one has earned the respect of his peers with those efforts, with the Scot admired for his actions both on and off the court.
He is now set for a deserved break away from tennis, having suffered with various injury issues in recent times.
His Olympics men’s doubles partner Evans meanwhile also deserves huge respect, with the Briton doing a fine job alongside Murray in Paris.
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