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 recently worked as a pundit for Sky Sports Tennis, hangs up his racket as a seven-time Grand Slam champion.
Murray played a crucial role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup victory, the nation's first in 79 years, and partnered his brother Andy to doubles wins 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 gratitude for the experiences and support he received throughout his career.
Murray won 34 doubles titles, including two Wimbledon mixed doubles titles, and ended his Davis Cup career with an impressive 14 wins from 20 doubles matches. He was the first British player to climb to world No 1 in doubles and, along with Andy, became the first brothers to simultaneously top the rankings in singles and doubles. Murray's career spanned 1,019 ATP Tour-level matches, with 589 wins. His brother Andy paid tribute to him on social media, highlighting their shared moments on court, including their first Olympics in Beijing and the Davis Cup win.
Murray will take up the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club this summer.