Scotland’s Jamie Murray, a seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion and older brother of Andy Murray, announced his retirement from professional tennis on Wednesday.
“My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years,” Jamie Murray, 40, posted on Instagram. “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.”
Murray won 34 career ATP Tour doubles titles, including the Australian Open and U.S. Open in 2016 with Bruno Soares of Brazil. He also win five major titles in mixed doubles: Wimbledon (2007, 2017) and the U.S. Open (2017-19).
In 2016, Jamie Murray became the first British player to rise to World No. 1 in the doubles rankings. He helped Great Britain win the Davis Cup in 2015.
Andy Murray, 38, retired in 2024.
–Field Level Media
