Andy Murray leads tributes as brother Jamie retires – Daily Business

Pride: Andy Murray hailed brother Jamie’s career.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has led the tributes to younger brother Jamie after his decision to retire from playing.

The 40-year-old has hung up his racquet with seven Grand Slam titles to his name, after a hugely successful career which saw him become the first British doubles player to claim the world no. 1 spot.

Explaining how proud he was of his achievements in a video message posted on X by the Lawn Tennis Association, Andy said his sibling was “one of the best doubles players the UK’s ever had.

“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 both go as far as we did.

“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.

“Enjoy retirement. From your number one fan, Andy.”

Jamie’s first Grand Slam men’s doubles title came in the 2016 Australian Open with partner Bruno Soares, with the pair being crowned US Open champions later that same year.

Five mixed doubles titles were also captured, two coming at Wimbledon with Jelena Jankovic in 2007 and Martina Hingis in 2017, while he won two of his 34 doubles titles with his brother.

“My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years,” Murray said.

“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!

“I had a lot of amazing opportunities and now it’s on to something new.”

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