Andy Murray bid an emotional farewell to the tennis world after his loss in the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at the Paris Olympics. Alongside his partner, Dan Evans, Murray gave a tearful wave to the crowd at Court Suzanne Lenglen, marking the end of his illustrious career.
Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, sent a heartfelt video message to Murray, commending his achievements.
“Hey Andy, many, many congratulations my friend on an incredible career – Wimbledon champion, US Open champion, Davis Cup champion, Olympic champion and many more things you have achieved,” said Federer.
“So many Masters 1000s as well, world number one, and a sir. Sir Andy Murray, an incredible effort on the most wonderful of careers.”
Praise from Tennis Legends
Federer praised Murray’s resilience and dedication, highlighting his ability to continue playing despite significant physical challenges.
“A great human being and doing it all with a massive family at the end, and a hip and a body that clearly wasn’t giving you what you wanted any more,” Federer added. “But you’ve been a true inspiration to me and many of the players out there and I’m so happy you could do it as long as you did.”
Rafael Nadal also paid tribute to Murray, emphasizing the respect and admiration he commands within the tennis community.
“You are one of the players that the locker room loves most, for your character, for your charisma, and for the way that you have been always with me personally and with the rest of the players,” Nadal said in his video message.
“You achieved your dream of becoming one of the best players in the world. The best, some moments, and doing amazing things for the world of tennis.”
A Guard of Honour and Future Plans
Murray was given a guard of honour upon his arrival at Team GB’s performance lodge in Paris on Friday morning. Although his tennis career has ended, Murray plans to stay in Paris for a few more days.
He will be joined by his wife Kim and their eldest daughter Sophia to enjoy some Olympic events together.
End of an Era
With Murray’s retirement, only Nadal and Novak Djokovic remain active from the ‘big four’ that dominated tennis for a decade.
Nadal’s future in the sport is also uncertain, leaving fans to cherish the memories and achievements of these extraordinary athletes.
Andy Murray’s retirement marks the end of an era, but his legacy and impact on the sport will continue to inspire future generations of tennis players.
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