Andy Murray has withdrawn from the singles competitions at the 2024 Olympics but will still play doubles in Paris in what will be the final event of his tennis career.
The three-time Grand Slam winner had already confirmed he will retire at the end of what will be his fifth Games.
It means the 37-year-old’s final singles match his career was against Jordan Thompson at Queen’s in June, which saw him retire from the match with a back injury.
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That kept him out of a final swansong in the Wimbledon singles, although he did line up with brother Jamie in the doubles at SW19.
Now Murray, who has two Olympic Gold medals, says he has withdrawn from the singles in order to prioritise his men’s singles campaign with fellow Brit Dan Evans.
“I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan,” a statement from Murray read.
“Our practice has been great and we’re playing well together.
“Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”
Murray had already revealed how the doubles was his priority, having spent much of his time preparing for the competition.
We have seen @ANDY_MURRAY play his last-ever professional singles game 🥺
The @TEAMGB double Olympic gold medallist has withdrawn from the singles at #PARIS2024 to focus on the doubles with partner Dan Evans. PIC.TWITTER.COM/QDLTUXFUQX
— Eurosport (@eurosport) JULY 25, 2024
“Obviously me and Dan have made the commitment to each other that [doubles] was what we were going to prioritise,” Murray told Sky Sports earlier this week.
“I think Dan is still going to play singles, but last week he did a lot of doubles practice, that’s what I was predominantly practising in training when I was in Greece and since we’ve been here, we’ve been practising and playing doubles sets together.
“That gives the team and us the best opportunity to get a medal, realistically. My back is still not perfect and the potential of playing two matches in a day is maybe not the best.”
