Andy Murray withdraws from Paris Olympics men's singles days after confirming it to be his final event before retirement

Andy Murray has withdrawn from men’s singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The news comes just days after he announced he'd retire at the event.

Murray is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in men’s singles—a feat no other player has achieved. Besides his singles victories in 2012 (London) and 2016 (Rio), the Brit also clinched the silver in mixed doubles alongside Laura Robson at the London event.

Given his extraordinary achievements, Andy Murray was granted an ITF place in singles at the Paris Olympics. He reached the Olympic Village for his final campaign earlier this week, alongside the British tennis contingent. Just days later, he confirmed that he’s set to draw the curtain on his illustrious career at the event.

"Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament @Olympics. Competing for (Britain) has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I’m extremely proud to get do it one final time!" he wrote on X.

The Brit, who underwent back surgery the week before Wimbledon, has, however, announced his withdrawal from the singles event. Murray still features in the men’s doubles draw, where Dan Evans will partner him during his swansong.

“I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan. Our practice has been great and we’re playing well together. Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time,” Andy Murray told the media on Thursday, July 25.

This means Andy Murray played the final singles match of his career against Jordan Thomspon at the Queen’s Club Championships. He had to retire mid-match due to the aforementioned back injury.

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Andy Murray received a heart-warming farewell at Wimbledon 2024

Murray pictured at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships (Image Source: Getty)

Despite undergoing surgery to remove the spinal cyst, Andy Murray competed at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships.

He pulled out of the singles event but took the court with his brother Jamie in men’s doubles. The pair was beaten by Rinky Hijikata and John Peers in the opening round. Following their defeat, Murray was treated to an emotional farewell ceremony on Centre Court in the presence of legends such as Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, and Conchita Martinez.

Novak Djokovic, Holger Rune, Iga Swiatek, Jack Draper, and Tim Henman were other players who attended the event. Andy Murray’s wife, Kim, and daughters, Edie and Sophia, too, made a rare appearance alongside his parents.

The former World No. 1, who turned pro in 2005, will retire from tennis with 46 tour-level singles titles to his name, including three Grand Slams – Wimbledon (2013 and 2016) and the US Open (2012). Murray also won 14 Masters 1000 titles and lifted the ATP Finals trophy in 2016.