The two-time Olympic singles champion Andy Murray and Dan Evans were beaten 6-2 6-4 by American third seeds Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul.
Murray, 37, announced before the Paris Games that it would be his last tournament as a player.
“Regardless of where it is, I want to win every match that we play against them on the road and give my best effort in doing so when representing our country,
” added Murray who won the 2012 US Open and Wimbledon titles in 2013 and 2016”
And after sharing a long hug with Evans at the net, Murray was visibly moved (and thankful) for anyone in attendance brave enough to chant his name at an echoing Roland Garros.
Evans nudged his team-mate towards the middle of court for a last wave to each corner, before Murray disappeared behind the changeover.
Murray, speaking shortly after that said he was “done.”
“”Of course it was emotional because I know that this has been the last one of my competitive matches.
But I am really very happy at this moment. I am happy with these final insights.
Glad I got to go out here at the Olympics and finish on my terms, but i… via – Canadian Olympic Paralympic Trials
Murray turned professional as a teenager in 2005 and contested his first ATP singles match that year, of which there were 1,001.
Murray has won 46 ATP titles as well guiding Britain to Davis Cup glory in 2015.
One of the big storylines from Day 5 was Great Britain’s Jamie Murray, who lost in doubles competition and said that will be his final match as a professional tennis player. Murray has had an illustrious career, particularly in doubles where he won many accolades and made a lasting imprint on the sport.
Jamie Murray Date of Birth: February 13, 1986 Jamie – the older brother to Andy Murray Go-to British tennis figures. Jamie competed on the doubles tour, reaching World No. 1 in July of 2016 and winning many Grand Slam titles throughout his career. He was famed for his great volley, adroit tactics – and working well with many different partners.
Following are a few of Murray’s biggest accomplishment:
Grand Slam Titles: Jamie took a number of Grand Slam titles including the Wimbledon and US Open in men’s doubles. He won the mixed doubles in Australia and at the US Open as well.
ATP Titles: Jamie Murray had a lot of ATP titles over his career, and it solidified him being in the top doubles’ players on today’s tour.
The country’s maiden title wins at the Davis Cup in 2015 also had plenty to do with Jamie.
Murray retired after the 2024 Olympics in Paris which was one of his most milestone career-ender as it meant a lot for him. Despite playing in the doubles event, his partner was tough. However, they were not able to win a medal in his final bid at the Olympics and what became Murray’s last opportunity for glory ended poignantly.
After the loss, Jamie Murray announced his retirement and looked back over a career that despite being more than ten or so years shy of its end as he has proven before. He gave a portion of his statement as; ‘thanks to all my fans coaches and family for supporting me through the journey.’ He went on to mention the pride of playing for his country in international cricket and achieving milestones he had visualized while growing up.
Losing Jamie Murray represents the end of an era for British tennis One of the greatest Davis Cup players to represent his country, he has played doubles for more than 20 years and remains a source of motivation for young athletes. I have no doubt that Andy is bc far the greatest ever to participate in a sport hailed since, but his greatness stretched beyond slams victory or on court’s contests.
Jamie Murray has called time on his professional career and exits the game as one of its great players, as a player who will be remembered for what he achieved in addition to everything else that he brought to tennis.
