“My tennis journey comes to an end” – Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world No 1, has announced his retirement from tennis.
The 40-year-old, who has been working with Sky Sports Tennis as a pundit in recent weeks, ends his career as a seven-time Grand Slam champion.
The elder brother of two-time Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray, Jamie played a pivotal role in Great Britain’s 2015 Davis Cup triumph – the nation’s first in 79 years.
“My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years,” Murray, who had not played since the US Open, posted on Instagram.
“I feel very fortunate and privileged for all the amazing experiences this great sport has given me.
“Thanks Mum, Dad, Andy, Ale, Alan, Louis and Thomas for all your incredible support, efforts and sacrifices throughout my career that allowed me to achieve everything I could in the game.
“For everybody else that’s helped and supported me – I appreciate all of you!”
Murray will take up the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships, Queen’s Club, once again this summer.
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