Jamie Murray's illustrious tennis career has come to a close, with the British doubles legend announcing his retirement from the sport. Murray, who rose to world No 1 in doubles, has hangs up his racket after a remarkable 36-year journey. The 40-year-old, who has been working as a pundit for Sky Sports Tennis, ends his career with an impressive record, including seven Grand Slam titles and 34 doubles titles on the ATP Tour. Murray played a pivotal role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup triumph, partnering his brother Andy to doubles 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. "I feel very fortunate and privileged for all the amazing experiences this great sport has given me." Murray expressed his gratitude to his family, including his brother Andy, and everyone who supported him throughout his career. He won 34 doubles titles, including two at Wimbledon in the mixed doubles, and claimed the 2016 Australian and US Open men's doubles titles with Brazilian partner Bruno Soares.
Murray ended his Davis Cup career with an impressive record of 14 wins from 20 doubles matches. 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 climb to world No 1 in doubles, and he and 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, Queen's Club, this summer.