For Andy Murray, an emotional couple of weeks are going to be on the horizon as he brings the curtain down on his professional tennis career.
The Great Britain star will go in search of more Olympic glory at the games in Paris as he looks to achieve the unthinkable and win another gold medal.
It’s been a bumpy road for Murray in 2024, with injuries starting to dictate what he can do on a tennis court.
At Wimbledon he was unable to play in the singles and after losing in the first round of the doubles with his brother Jamie, an emotional tribute took place on Centre Court.
It was a touching look back at Murray’s career at a venue where he claimed two singles titles – including the first won by a male Brit in 77 years.
Andy Murray posts message on social media ahead of Olympics
For anyone who loves tennis in Great Britain, it’s hard not to feel a tinge of sadness at Murray being forced to retire.
It’s fair to say that the tennis aficionado doesn’t want to call time on his playing days but with a metal hip and two ankle problems, carrying on just isn’t an option.
Murray’s career will leave a legacy and Andrew Castle has called on Scotland to capitalise on what Murray has achieved during his playing days.
Now, ahead of the Olympics which get underway this week, Murray has taken to X to post an emotional message to his fans.
Alongside a picture of him wearing a gold medal, he said: “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament @Olympics. Competing for Great Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I’m extremely proud to get to do it one final time.”
His mum reacted on the post too, saying: “5th Olympics. Final tournament!”
It will surely be a very emotional time for the Murray’s and now the player is awaiting the draw to find out who his first-round opponent will be.
Andy Murray record at the Olympics
Andy Murray has the joint second-best record of any male to compete at the Olympics. Along with Vincent Richards of the USA, he’s won two gold medals with Reginald Doherty also winning a couple.
In the modern era, Nicolas Massu and Rafael Nadal have won two medals, with Fernando Gonzalez winning one gold, one silver and one bronze.
Murray claimed his first gold in 2012 when he defeated Roger Federer in straight sets and he followed that up in 2016 by beating Juan Martin del Potro in four sets.
The 37-year-old won a silver medal at London 2012 too, partnering Laura Robson in the mixed doubles.
His other Olympics came in 2008 but on that occasion, he lost two sets to love in the opening round against Lu Yen-hsun.
It will be the fifth time that Murray has competed at the Olympics and it would be truly special if he could end on a high after winning a few matches at the tournament.
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