Andy Murray Loses in 2024 Olympics Doubles in Final Match Before Tennis Retirement
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This time, there was no last-minute escape act for Andy Murray, whose remarkable career has come to an end.
The 37-year-old, who declared the Olympic doubles event his final on tour, turned back the clock in recent days alongside British compatriot Dan Evans.
The two won their first two matches in thrilling three-set fashion, but today, they were no match for Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, who overwhelmed them in straight sets to reach the men’s doubles semifinal round.
The loss marks the end for not only a hall-of-fame-caliber player, but also an Olympian who achieved rarified air: Murray is the only men’s player in Olympic games history to win two singles gold medals.
Here are the results and reactions from Thursday’s two matches.
Thursday Olympic Results
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Men’s Doubles
No. 3 Tommy Paul/Taylor Fritz (USA) def. Andy Murray/Dan Evans (GB): 6-2, 6-4
No. 4 Rajeev Ram/Austin Krajicek (USA) def. Adam Pavlasek/Tomas Machac (CZE): 6-2, 6-2
Andy Murray’s Legendary Career Has Come to a Close
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Andy Murray’s incredible career has come to an end.
The Brit is the only player to win two singles gold medals at the Olympics, a feat he accomplished in back-to-back Olympic games.
His flawless career goes far beyond that.
Playing in a period marked by the “Big Three”—arguably the three best players of all time, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer—Murray held his own.
The Brit won three Grand Slam titles, 14 ATP Masters 1000 titles, and held the world No. 1 ranking for 41 straight weeks.
Perhaps most memorable is the 2012 US Open final, where the 37-year-old defeated reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a five-set, four-hour, and 54-minute thriller to become the first British man to win a singles major since 1936 (Fred Perry).
Murray is the epitome of resilience; the Brit never gave up on the challenge, even when his body nearly gave out in 2019, and his career is worth celebrating.
