Jamie Murray, the first British doubles player to reach world No 1, has announced his retirement from professional tennis after a storied 36-year career. The 40-year-old, who has recently been working as a pundit for Sky Sports Tennis, hangs up his racket with an impressive seven Grand Slam titles to his name. Murray played a crucial role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup triumph, partnering his brother Andy to victories in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final against Belgium. "My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years," Murray posted on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the experiences and support he received throughout his career.
He thanked his family, including his brother Andy, and acknowledged the sacrifices they made to help him achieve his goals. Murray won 34 doubles titles, including two Wimbledon mixed doubles titles, and ended his Davis Cup career with a record of 14 wins from 20 doubles matches. Britain's Davis Cup captain, Leon Smith, praised Murray's contributions to the sport, saying he had a positive impact on the game of doubles globally.
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 on social media, highlighting their shared moments on and off the court. Murray will take on the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club this summer. Throughout his career, Murray played 1,019 ATP Tour-level matches, winning 589, and represented Team GB in four Olympic Games.