Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek among many to react to Andy Murray’s retirement

In a ceremony at Wimbledon, Murray has stated that he is close to his retirement.


Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek among many to react to Andy Murray’s retirement

Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz (all insets) and Andy Murray (via Imago)

Andy Murray‘s men’s doubles campaign at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships came to a quick end after he and his brother Jamie Murray lost in straight sets in the first round. The three-time Major winner was later given an emotional farewell ceremony befitting the most successful British player in the Open Era.

Andy began his professional journey in 2005 at the age of 18. He went on to win 46 singles titles, including three Grand Slams and 14 Masters 1000s. He has decided to play his last singles match at the Paris Olympics this summer.

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He recently sustained a back injury at the Queen’s Club Championships, which has resulted in him pulling out of the singles at Wimbledon. He is taking part in the men’s doubles and mixed doubles instead.

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After he and his brother lost to the Australian pair Rinky Hijikata and John Peers in the first round of the men’s doubles, the likes of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek, among others, shared their thoughts on X (formerly known as Twitter).

“Ultimate competitor. My great respect, Andy!”

Novak Djokovic wrote.

“Andy! Such an inspiration and example for everyone! What a career and What a legacy!”

Carlos Alcaraz wrote.

“Andyyy we couldn’t wish for better support for women’s tennis. Thank you for everything. It was a privilege to stand on Center Court tonight. Congratulations on your amazing career. You are amazing,”

Iga Swiatek wrote.

Daria Kasatkina, Sumit Nagal, Ons Jabeur, and several others also joined to celebrate the former World No. 1 on social media.

Andy Murray hints at impending retirement

Andy Murray has stated that he was ready to retire after lengthy struggles with injuries in the past four years. He suffered a full rupture of his anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and also tore his calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) at the Miami Open in March, which sidelined him for several weeks.

A few days before Wimbledon he suffered a back injury and underwent surgery. He was not satisfied with his recovery and thus decided to pull out of the singles at SW19. After his defeat in the men’s doubles, the Briton stated that he was very close to calling time on his professional career.

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Andy Murray (Via Imago)

That’s something that I guess is a bit out of my control. If I knew my body was going to be able to do it, I would play – there’s nothing about the sport that I hate and I’m like, I don’t want to do it anymore for this reason…Yeah, I know that it’s time now. I’m ready for that.

Andy Murray said (H/T: The Guardian)

Murray will partner with fellow Briton Emma Raducanu in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon. He will then lead his country’s tennis team at the Paris Olympics, which is set to get underway on July 27.

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