Jamie Murray, the first British doubles player to reach world No 1, has announced his retirement from tennis after a 36-year journey. The 40-year-old, who has been working as a pundit for Sky Sports Tennis, has ended his career with seven Grand Slam titles. Murray played a crucial role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup victory, the nation's first in 79 years, partnering his brother Andy to doubles victories in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.
"My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years," Murray posted on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the experiences and support he received throughout his career. Murray won 34 doubles titles, including two at Wimbledon in mixed doubles, and claimed the 2016 Australian and US Open men's doubles titles with partner Bruno Soares. He ended his Davis Cup career with a record of 14 wins from 20 doubles matches. Britain's Davis Cup captain, Leon Smith, praised Murray's achievements, saying he played an invaluable role in the 2015 winning campaign and positively impacted the game of doubles globally.
Murray was the first British player to reach world No 1 in doubles and, along with brother Andy, became the first siblings to simultaneously top the rankings in singles and doubles. Andy paid tribute to his brother, saying he was proud of his achievements and would always owe him for their time on court together. Murray will take up the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club this summer.