British doubles legend Jamie Murray announces his retirement from tennis

"My tennis journey comes to an end" - Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world No 1, has announced his retirement from tennis.

=lhe 40-year-old, who has been working with Sky Sports Tennis as a pundit in recent weeks, ends his career as a seven-time Grand Slam champion.

The elder brother of two-time Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray, Jamie played a pivotal role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup triumph - the nation's first in 79 years.

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He partnered his brother to doubles victories in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and in the famous final victory over Belgium in Ghent.

"My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years," Murray, who had not played since the US Open, posted on Instagram.

"I feel very fortunate and privileged for all the amazing experiences this great sport has given me.

"Thanks Mum, Dad, Andy, Ale, Alan, Louis and Thomas for all your incredible support, efforts and sacrifices throughout my career that allowed me to achieve everything I could in the game.

"For everybody else that's helped and supported me - I appreciate all of you!"

Murray won 34 doubles titles, including two at Wimbledon in the mixed doubles, with Jelena Jankovic in 2007 and Martina Hingis in 2017.

He also claimed the 2016 Australian and US Open men's doubles titles with Brazilian partner Bruno Soares.

Murray ended his Davis Cup career with an impressive record of 14 wins from 20 doubles matches.

Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith said: "Jamie's been an unbelievable player representing Great Britain on the world stage over his career.

"He played an invaluable role in our Davis Cup 2015 winning campaign and we have many great memories from across the 20 ties he's played.

"He's positively impacted the game of doubles in this country and globally - with his achievements and commitment to the game - and it was a great privilege to be a part of his career over the years."

Murray was the first British player to climb to world No 1 in doubles, while he and Andy became the first brothers to simultaneously top the rankings in singles and doubles.

The siblings entered the men's doubles at Wimbledon in 2024 but lost in the first round on a packed Centre Court.

In total, Murray played in 1,019 ATP Tour-level matches, winning 589.

'Partner. Brother. Very average golfer'

Andy paid tribute to his brother in a post on social media, saying: "Jamie, I'm not sure what I loved more when we were kids. Being on court with you or winding you up, but I know the way we pushed each other helped us go as far as we did.

"You were the first to win a Wimbledon title. The first British player to reach world No1 since the 70s. Seven Grand Slams, 39 titles. After 22 years and more than a thousand matches it's been weird not checking in on all your results the past few months.

"Looking back, so many of the moments that mean the most to me on court, we were out there together.

"Our first Olympics in Beijing, to winning the Davis Cup, all those ties back in Scotland. I'll always owe you for that final match on Centre Court. It meant everything to share that with you and now it's your turn to call it a day.

"I know you're ready. I just hope you know how proud we all are of you.

"Jamie Murray. Grand Slam champion. Davis Cup winner. Olympian. World No 1. Partner. Brother. Very average golfer. Enjoy retirement from your No 1 fan, Andy."

Murray will take up the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships, Queen's Club, once again this summer.

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