Sir Andy Murray has announced he will end his incredible tennis career at the Paris Olympics.
The three-time Grand Slam champion has said the summer Games will be his “last ever tennis tournament” in a post on social media.
The British superstar will represent Team GB aiming to win a third gold medal after singles successes in 2012 and 2016.
“Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament,” Murray said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Competing for (Britain) have been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I’m extremely proud to get do it one final time!”
Murray was meant to play in the singles at Wimbledon, but he was forced to pull out due to his continuing injury struggles that have plagued the end of his career.
He battled back to compete alongside his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles but was moved to tears after losing in the first round.
The Scot was then denied a final appearance at Wimbledon after his mixed-doubles partner Emma Raducanu pulled out through injury.
Murray will now hope for a better ending at the Olympics having confirmed on Tuesday that it will be his last ever tennis tournament.
Murray will play in singles and doubles – alongside Dan Evans – for Team GB in Paris.
His first singles match will take place on either Saturday, July 27 or Sunday, July 28. His match will start at either 11am or 6pm UK time.
The men’s double first round will also take place on either Saturday, July 27 or Sunday, July 28.
Murray and his brother Jamie suffered a straight sets defeat to Aussie duo Rinky Hijikata and John Peers on his final Wimbledon appearance earlier this month.
Those in attendance on Centre Court were left in tears as their hero spoke at SW19 for the final time, and Wimbledon paid a special tribute to Murray.
After playing his last game at Wimbledon, the two-time winner emotionally admitted: “It has obviously been hard for all of us.
“I want to play forever, I love the sport and it’s given me so much. It’s taught me loads of lessons over the years I can use for the rest of my life. I don’t want to stop so it is hard.”
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