PARIS: Andy Murray's competition at the Paris Olympics will be his last.
The three-time Grand Slam champion, beset by injuries in the latter stages of his 19-year career, made the announcement on social media on Tuesday.
"Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament," Murray, 37, wrote. "Competing for Team (Great Britain) have been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get to do it one final time!"
The announcement is not unexpected. After undergoing a back procedure, Murray withdrew from the Wimbledon singles competition and played doubles with his brother, Jamie. The Murrays were eliminated in the first round.
Murray won two Wimbledon singles titles, the U.S. Open and two Olympic gold medals – 2012 and 2016 – amid tough competition from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
He had a long run at World No. 1 from November 2016 until the following August. He retires from the ATP Tour wil 46 career wins and $64.7 million in earnings.
Murray will learn his first-round opponent on Thursday, when the Olympic draw is held. He also is scheduled to play doubles with Dan Evans. - Reuters