Jamie Murray has announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing to a close a successful career that has seen him win seven Grand Slam titles across men’s and mixed doubles.
The 40-year-old, who is the older brother of Andy Murray, hasn’t played on the Tour since losing his opening doubles match at the US Open last year. Since then, Murray has spent time working for the media, commentating for Sky Sports. He has also served as tournament director for the HSBC Championships at Queen’s. A role he will do again this season.
“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,” Murray wrote in an Instagram post.
“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!”
Whilst during large chunks of his career he has lived in the shadows of his siblings’ success in the sport, Murray has also set his own records. In 2016, he became the first player from Great Britain to top the world rankings since the computer system was introduced in 1970. He spent a total of nine weeks in the top spot.
In the majors, Murray won two Grand Slam men’s doubles titles with Brazil’s Bruno Soares in 2016 at the Australian Open and the US Open.
“Congrats on an amazing career my brother. Honoured to have been part of this project. Thanks for the memories,” Soares wrote in response to Murray’s announcement on Instagram.
In the mixed doubles, he won Wimbledon twice and the US Open three times with various partners. These include former WTA No.1’s, Martina Hingis and Jelena Jankovic.
Overall, Murray won 34 Tour-level titles over a 17-year period between 2007 and 2024. Although he only won one Masters 1000 title during his career, which was at the 2018 Western & Southern Open. 22 out of his 34 trophies were won at ATP 250 events.
In the Davis Cup, Murray was part of the team that claimed a historic title in 2015. This is the first and only time in the Open Era the country has won the event. Murray participated in 20 ties, winning 14 out of 21 matches played.
“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,” Davis Cup captain Leon Smith said in a tribute.
“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’s departure from the Tour comes as the Brits continue to impress on the doubles circuit. As of this week, the country currently has five players in the top 10, with Neal Skupski in top spot.
