"My 36-year tennis journey has come to an end" - Jamie Murray, the first British doubles player to reach world No 1, has announced his retirement from tennis. The 40-year-old, who has recently been working as a pundit for Sky Sports Tennis, ends his career with an impressive record of 34 doubles titles, including two Wimbledon mixed doubles titles. Murray played a crucial role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup triumph and partnered his brother, Andy Murray, to doubles victories in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. "I feel very fortunate and privileged for all the amazing experiences this great sport has given me," Murray posted on Instagram.
He thanked his family, including his brother Andy, for their support throughout his career. Murray won 34 doubles titles, including two at Wimbledon, and claimed the 2016 Australian and US Open men's doubles titles with partner Bruno Soares. He ended his Davis Cup career with 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.
Murray was the first British player to reach world No 1 in doubles and, along with his brother Andy, became the first brothers to simultaneously top the rankings in singles and doubles. Andy paid tribute to his brother, saying: "Jamie, I'm not sure what I loved more when we were kids.
Being on court with you or winding you up, but I know the way we pushed each other helped us go as far as we did." Murray will take up the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club this summer.