Jamie Murray announces tennis retirement and tells fans he's 'looking forward to entering real world'
The former Davis Cup winner thanked his family in a statement posted on social media
Two-time Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion Jamie Murray has announced his retirement from professional tennis.
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The former British Davis Cup winner and elder brother of legend Andy has hung up his racket and told social media followers he is "looking forward to entering the real world" while thanking his family for their support.
Murray won 34 doubles titles, seven of which were at grand slams including two at Wimbledon 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, and was part of the Great Britain team that won the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years in 2015.
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The Scot wrote on Instagram: "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. 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/supported me – I appreciate all of you! Excited to enter the real world!"
He also partnered his brother to doubles victories in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and in the famous final victory over Belgium in Ghent.
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 number one 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.