As Andy Murray's remarkable career ends, we look back on the events that helped shape his profile globally
Andy Murray, the plucky Scot who persevered in agony, pressure, and the most formidable opponents, has officially hung up his racket. His final chapter occurred at the Paris Olympics 2024, when he and his partner Dan Evans were eliminated in the men's doubles quarterfinals by Team USA's Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul. Murray lost in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, ending a 19-year career that saw him develop from a young player to a tennis legend.
Never even liked tennis anyway.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) August 1, 2024
Reflecting on his career, Murray said, "I'm proud of my career. I worked really, really hard to achieve the results I did at a really difficult time to win the major titles. I'm proud. I gave it a good go."
As Murray retires from tennis, let's reflect on some of his most memorable victories, which solidified his status as one of the best in the business.
The stage was set for an exciting Olympic semifinal match in 2012 at Wimbledon's Centre Court. Andy Murray squared up against Novak Djokovic, a long-time opponent and one of the sport's greats.
Murray won 7-5, 7-5, thanks to his aggressive performance and the electrifying mood created by the home fans. It was a declaration rather than merely a victory. After his victory, he advanced to the final and soon experienced Olympic glory.
The 2012 US Open final was the match that most embodied Murray's perseverance. When Murray faced Novak Djokovic another time, it was the battle of his life.
He stormed to a two-set lead, but Djokovic battled back to tie the match. However, Murray persevered and found higher gear to win 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, and 6-2. With his triumph, he ended a 76-year wait and cemented his position in tennis history as the first British man to win a Grand Slam since Fred Perry in 1936.
Shortly after suffering a devastating defeat to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final, Murray found himself up against the Swiss master once more. Murray was adamant that history would not be repeated, even though this time it was for Olympic gold.
Murray crushed Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in what many believe to be his best performance. Redeeming oneself was as important as winning the gold medal in this victory. Murray rose to the occasion on the exact court where he had failed, thrilling the home fans and winning his maiden world championship.
Murray maintained his unwavering battling spirit even as his career was coming to an end. In the second round of the 2023 Australian Open, he ran into Thanasi Kokkinakis. Murray was two sets down in a punishing five-setter against Matteo Berrettini, which he had already survived.
What happened next proved how resilient he was. In an exciting encounter lasting more than five hours, Murray battled back to win 4-6, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, and 7-5. It served as a reminder that Murray could still work his magic on the court at 35.
Murray's comeback to Wimbledon in 2021 was very emotional, following four years of absence due to hip problems. In the second round, Murray was behind two sets to one against Oscar Otte.
However, the Centre Court fans saw Murray in all his glory as he rallied to win 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-4, and 6-2. Murray's tenacity was evident throughout, reminding him of his unwavering spirit and making it another classic under the dome.
