Jamie Murray, the British doubles tennis icon, has officially announced his retirement from the sport. Murray, who rose to world No 1 in doubles, has had a storied career, claiming seven Grand Slam titles and 34 doubles championships. The 40-year-old, who is the elder brother of two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, played a pivotal role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup victory. Murray expressed his gratitude to his family, friends, and supporters, saying, "My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years...
I feel very fortunate and privileged for all the amazing experiences this great sport has given me." Throughout his career, Murray won 589 matches out of 1,019 ATP Tour-level games and held an impressive record in the Davis Cup. His brother, Andy, paid tribute to him, saying, "Jamie, I'm not sure what I loved more when we were kids.
Being on court with you or winding you up... You were the first to win a Wimbledon title.
The first British player to reach world No1 since the 70s. Seven Grand Slams, 39 titles." Jamie Murray will now take on the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club.