Jamie Murray, the first British doubles player to reach world No 1, has brought an end to his illustrious tennis journey. The 40-year-old, who has been working as a pundit for Sky Sports Tennis, concludes his career with seven Grand Slam titles.
As the elder brother of two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, Jamie played a crucial role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup triumph. He partnered with his brother to secure doubles victories in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final against Belgium in Ghent.
Murray expressed his gratitude on Instagram, stating, '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.' He thanked his family, including his parents, brother Andy, and others, for their unwavering support throughout his career.
Murray's impressive record includes 34 doubles titles, including two Wimbledon mixed doubles titles, and 14 wins from 20 doubles matches in the Davis Cup. He also claimed the 2016 Australian and US Open men's doubles titles with partner Bruno Soares. Britain's Davis Cup captain, Leon Smith, praised Murray, saying, 'Jamie's been an unbelievable player representing Great Britain on the world stage over his career.' Murray was the first British player to reach world No 1 in doubles and, along with his brother Andy, became the first siblings to simultaneously top the rankings in singles and doubles.
Andy paid tribute to his brother on social media, highlighting their time on and off the court. Murray will take on the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club this summer.