British tennis icon Jamie Murray announces retirement after 36 years in heartfelt statement

Ed Griffiths
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:47:44 +0000

Jamie Murray, the older brother of Andy Murray, has announced his retirement from tennis.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who was the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, released a statement confirming the news.

The 40-year-old said: "My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years.

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

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Writing on Instagram, Murray added: "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!

"Excited to enter the real world!"

He has not played professionally since last August's US Open.

The left-handed doubles specialist was renowned for his exceptional net play and tactical intelligence throughout his career.

His partnership with Brazilian Bruno Soares proved particularly fruitful in 2016, yielding men's doubles triumphs at both the Australian Open and US Open.

That same year saw an extraordinary family achievement when Jamie and Andy became the first siblings in tennis history to hold the top singles and doubles rankings simultaneously.

The Murray brothers were instrumental in securing Great Britain's first Davis Cup triumph in 79 years in 2015.

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The pair won decisive matches together as Britain ended nearly eight decades of waiting for the prestigious team competition title.

Murray accumulated 34 ATP Tour doubles titles and achieved Wimbledon victories in 2007 alongside Jelena Janković and a decade later with Martina Hingis.

He also claimed three consecutive US Open mixed doubles crowns between 2017 and 2019, partnering Hingis and Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

Murray will remain closely connected to British tennis in his retirement, having taken on the role of Tournament Director at the cinch Championships held at Queen's Club.

Fellow partner Soares was among those to pay tribute to Murray's career, thanking him for the memories they shared.

He wrote: "Congrats on an amazing career my brother. Honoured to have been part of this project. Thanks for the memories."

British tennis player Neal Skupski added: "Congratulations Jamie. Can work on your fantasy team some more now."

Former Team GB Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill also commented under the post, writing: "What a career! Happy retirement and enjoy the next chapter."