The tributes to Andy Murray continue to flood in after his emotional farewell to tennis at the Olympics last night.
Murray and Dan Evans were beaten in the doubles in Paris by Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, as the former world number one’s career was brought to a close.
Murray and Evans were outplayed for much of the contest but did put up a fight towards the end of the second set, before eventually falling to defeat against the American duo.
Carlos Alcaraz quickly wrote a message to Murray after the game, while Queens renamed their main stadium after the Scot.
The LTA have also now released a video, summing up Murray’s career from those who know him best.
Judy Murray, Tim Henman and Andy’s wife, Kim, all feature in the video but it is his brother, Jamie, who arguably makes the most telling contribution.
Jamie Murray cries
When asked what makes him most proud about Andy, Jamie cannot hold back the tears, which can be watched at the 10 minute mark of the video below.
“It’s a good question,” Jamie begins. “I think not even for all the victories and stuff. Just more like so many, it’s hard to say that,” before breaking down crying.
The older Murray brother then recomposes himself before finishing his point: “I’ve said it before, but I guess for me it’s just seeing how much he has impacted people.
“That support that he’s had. It’s not easy to do that. Especially for us to be from a small country. You think of the support that he’s had at Wimbledon, Davis Cup matches, it’s incredible. And he’s handled it so, so well. I don’t think people would understand that pressures that maybe takes on him as he’s trying to achieve his goals. He’s done amazing. Incredible.”
Andy Murray’s career in numbers
Murray’s career certainly has been incredible. His numbers may not quick stack up to those which were posted by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic but his impact on tennis in Britain has been huge.
Murray claimed two Wimbledon titles over the course of his career and a US Open. He also managed to win two Olympic gold medals, including one at the 2012 gams which were held in London.
Murray rose to world number one back in 2016 and ultimately finished his career with 46 ATP titles, which ranks him among the most decorated players in tennis history.
Fittingly, Andy’s final match at Wimbledon also came with his brother this summer, when the pair lost in the first round of the doubles competition.
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