Jamie Murray, the first British doubles player to achieve a world No 1 ranking, has officially retired from professional tennis. The 40-year-old, who recently worked as a pundit for Sky Sports Tennis, concludes his illustrious 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, alongside his brother Andy. "My 36-year tennis journey has come to an end," Murray posted on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the experiences and support he received throughout his career.
Murray's retirement follows a successful partnership with Brazilian Bruno Soares, with whom he won the 2016 Australian and US Open men's doubles titles. He also won 34 doubles titles, including two mixed doubles titles at Wimbledon. Britain's Davis Cup captain, Leon Smith, praised Murray's invaluable contributions to the team and his positive impact on the sport globally. Murray's brother, Andy, paid tribute to him on social media, highlighting their shared memories and achievements.
Jamie Murray will take on the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club this summer.