Andy Murray retirement: How the world reacted
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Since calling time on his 20-year career having exited the men's doubles at the Olympics, there has been an outpouring of tributes and messages celebrating Andy Murray.
We take a look through some of the incredible messages from the man himself, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Carlos Alcaraz, Billie Jean King and more...
Never even liked tennis anyway.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) August 1, 2024
Roger with nothing but respect and admiration for #SirAndy ??@rogerfederer | @andy_murray pic.twitter.com/VEYsHv4RmS
— ATP Tour (@atptour) August 2, 2024
A legend honours a legend ?? @DjokerNole has a special message for @andy_murray ❤️ #SirAndy pic.twitter.com/Z7cZrDAGhH
— ATP Tour (@atptour) August 2, 2024
1 Davis Cup, 2 Olympic golds and 3 Grand Slams.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) August 1, 2024
But more than that, thanks @andy_murray for two decades of phenomenal entertainment and sportsmanship.
A true British great.
Retirement is looking good on Sir @andy_murray. pic.twitter.com/XykfZiv7kH
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) August 3, 2024
It was a privilege to share the court with you, Andy! ?????? Congratulations on a legendary career and for being an example to all. You will always have a fan here! ❤️ @andy_murray
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) August 1, 2024
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And it started at Dunblane Tennis Club. Small community facility run by volunteers and a remarkable Mums Army.
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) August 2, 2024
Anything’s possible. https://t.co/DveuNtaTn0
Farewell, Sir Andy Murray
— Team GB (@TeamGB) August 1, 2024
Five-time Olympian, three-time Olympic medallist and British sporting legend. pic.twitter.com/smjNrY5uwg
A pleasure to meet this incredible, inspiring and humble man. What a career he’s had. Happy retirement @andy_murray ?????? pic.twitter.com/s5kxFFbIik
— Lauren Price MBE (@LLPrice94) August 1, 2024
Congratulations @andy_murray on an amazing career! You gave it everything, and never left a stone unturned. Enjoy your retirement and look forward to a game of golf soon! ?? ???? pic.twitter.com/vybgONpBhe
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) August 1, 2024
Andy Murray until the end.
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) August 1, 2024
Thank you for the skill, the courage, the joy, the memories - and the drama ???? #TeamGB ???? #Paris2024 https://t.co/8d80QqvixK pic.twitter.com/gnDcFj5OaJ
Thanks for the memories, @andy_murray ??
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) August 1, 2024
All the best in retirement - you’re welcome at @HampdenPark any time. pic.twitter.com/jZeGin0nDm
Commiserations to @andy_murray and Dan Evans. They put up such a spirited performance. Thank you Andy for how you have inspired us all. Scotland could not be more proud of you and all you have given us.
— John Swinney (@JohnSwinney) August 1, 2024
I hope Andy Murray understands how amazing he is. There is way more to come in terms of his legacy. Or he'll just bloody enjoy his beautiful life quietly. Either way, good luck to that beautiful human ❤️
— Shaparak Khorsandi شاپرک خرسندی (@ShappiKhorsandi) August 1, 2024