The curtain has fallen on Andy Murray’s illustrious professional tennis career at the Paris Olympics. The Scot bid farewell to the sport he dedicated his life to, after three memorable doubles battles alongside his friend Daniel Evans. Murray, who once stood shoulder to shoulder with tennis greats like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, now closes an important chapter in his life.
In an interview with Eurosport, the three-time Grand Slam champion opened up about the emotions he experienced in his final week as a professional player, and revealed which message touched him the most.
“I’ve known this day was coming for a few months. Whether we lost a few days ago or we reached the final, I was ready. Now I have some time to do what I want and I can’t wait to do it. It’s been an incredible week. I felt the same way after the match last night too. I talked to Dan about that, but also about the week in general and how the Olympics were for all of us. We had a lot of fun and we’ll have great memories. We could have easily lost in the first round, but we managed to come back a couple of times. We had a brilliant week. We wish we could have played better yesterday, but it was a great experience. This week I’ve felt tired, probably because of the emotional part. Last night, before the last match, I slept terribly, just a couple of hours. I don’t know why, whether it was the adrenaline or thinking about everything. Now I can’t wait to see what happens,” Murray shared.
Amidst a flood of dedications, one in particular struck a chord with Murray, moving him in ways he hadn’t expected. The outpouring of love and support from fans and fellow players alike highlighted the impact Murray had on the tennis world during his career.
