Jamie Murray, the first British doubles player to reach world No 1, has announced his retirement from professional tennis. With a career spanning over two decades, Murray accumulated seven Grand Slam titles and 34 doubles titles on the ATP Tour. He played a pivotal role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup triumph and partnered with his brother Andy to achieve numerous victories. Murray expressed his gratitude to his family, supporters, and the sport of tennis, stating, 'My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years.' He will take on the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club this summer.
Murray's brother Andy paid tribute to him, saying, '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.' Murray's impressive career includes 1,019 ATP Tour-level matches, with 589 wins, and he represented Team GB in four Olympic Games.