WATCH: Andy Murray in tears after another astonishing escape with Dan Evans at the Paris Olympics

Andy Murray and Dan Evans have saved a combined seven match points in two matches so far at the Paris Olympics.

WATCH: Andy Murray in tears after another astonishing escape with Dan Evans at the Paris Olympics

Andy Murray was full of emotions (Via Imago/X)

Andy Murray‘s career finale adds another chapter as he secures another titanic doubles win with Dan Evans on Tuesday (July 30). The dynamic British duo saved two match points to defeat the Belgians Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen 6-3, 6-7(8), 11-9.

The win was dramatic, as Murray and Evans found themselves 7-9 down in the match tiebreak but fended off the last four points to keep their gold medal hopes alive. The emotion of the occasion was too much for the former World No. 1, who was seen in tears with the crowd chanting his name.

The doubles pairing of Murray and Evans has been one of the storylines of the Paris Olympics so far. The British duo saved five consecutive match points in their opening round and now have overcome another two to reach the quarterfinals.

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In the last eight, Murray and Evans will battle either the third-seeded Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul or the Dutchmen Robin Haase and Jean-Julien Rojer.

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Andy Murray’s final chapter just got more exciting

Fans of Andy Murray haven’t had much to celebrate for seven years since his hip surgery. Despite his return in late 2018, the former World No.1 looked slower, and many thought he wouldn’t reach his previous level.

Andy Murray and Daniel Evans celebrate after winning against Belgium s Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen during their men s doubles second round tennis match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Olympische Spiele, Olympia, OS in Paris, France on July 30
Andy Murray and Daniel Evans celebrate after winning on July 30, 2024 (Via Imago)

In the past few years, Murray has been playing with a metal hip, recommended by the Bryan brothers. However, his singles form didn’t return to the level that earned him three Grand Slams and a World No.1 ranking.

After the spinal injury at Queen’s Club, many expected the end of Murray’s career. However, like a champion, Murray tried till the last minute and made himself available for the men’s doubles draw with Jamie Murray.

Confirming that the Paris Olympics will be the final chapter of his professional career, his ending couldn’t be more fitting. Together with Dan Evans, Murray has saved seven match points in two matches, bringing nostalgia to tennis fans who remember his dramatic wins at SW19.

In his farewell ceremony at Wimbledon, Murray said he wants to be remembered as someone who always gave his best. With what tennis fans have seen in the past few days, those words couldn’t be more poetic.

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