Andy Murray Retires from Tennis with a Dose of Dry Humor

The Scottish star bid farewell to the sport with a viral tweet

Andy Murray, the beloved Scottish tennis star, has officially retired from the sport, and he did so with his trademark dry sense of humor.

On August 1, 2024, Murray took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce his retirement with a tongue-in-cheek post that quickly went viral. “Never even liked tennis anyway,” he wrote, poking fun at his illustrious career.

The athlete’s bio on the platform was also updated to reflect his new status: “I played tennis.” The post resonated with fans and fellow athletes alike, who praised Murray for his wit and his incredible accomplishments on the court.

Murray’s retirement came after a quarterfinal doubles defeat at the Paris Olympics, where he represented Great Britain with Daniel Evans. The loss marked the end of a 21-year career that saw Murray win three Grand Slam tournaments and two Olympic gold medals.

“I’m happy with how it’s finished,” Murray told reporters. “I’m glad that I got to go out here at the Olympics and finish on my terms, because at times in the last few years, that wasn’t a certainty,” he added, referring to recent injuries that had plagued him throughout his career.

Fans and fellow athletes flooded social media with tributes to Murray, with many praising his resilience and his impact on the sport.

“Unbelievable tweet. Unbelievable player. Legend,” wrote sports commentator Sam C.

Chef and TV personality Nigella Lawson simply tweeted “Brilliant!”

Even the official Twitter account of the Paris 2024 Olympics paid tribute to Murray, calling him a “Legend.” A fitting tribute to an athlete who has not only achieved great success on the court, but has also captured the hearts of fans with his wit and humility.