(L-R) Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray (Source: Getty)
Andy Murray has hung up his racquet after a successful career spanning 19 years. His last match was at the Paris Olympics 2024, where he partnered with Dan Evans for doubles and reached the quarterfinal, before losing to Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul.
Murray’s biggest rivals, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, sent their heartfelt tributes to him on his retirement. The quartet was referred to as the ‘Big Four’ by the fans.
Djokovic congratulated the Brit by listing all his accomplishments, including the historic Wimbledon title. The Serb wished him the best possible farewell.
“Andy we were all hoping that this moment will never come, but here it is. I just want to say congratulations for and amazing career. Multiple Grand Slams, No. 1 in the world, two Olympics gold medals, Davis Cup. I mean you have done it all. Amazing, really. You brought Wimbledon title to Britain and to UK after 77 years, unfortunately against me in the finals. And all the best to you and your family. And you deserve the best possible farewell. Bye bye my friend,” read an excerpt of Novak Djokovic’s tribute.
“Hello Andy. Well, I know it’s your last day on the professional tour. Well, I am very sad to do this video, honestly, because you are one of the most, you know, one of the players that locker room love the most, for your character, for your charisma and for the way that you have been always with me personally and with the rest of the players. I hope to keep in touch and see you around, very often. All the best, my friend,” Rafael Nadal said (an excerpt).
“Hey, Andy. Many many congratulations my friend on an incredible career. Great human being and doing it all with a massive family at the end and a hip and a body that clearly wasn’t giving you want you wanted anymore at the end. But you have been a true inspiration to me and many of the players out there. And I am so happy you could do it as long as you did,” read an excerpt of what Roger Federer said.
Andy Murray and Roger Federer met similar fate in their last matches
Roger Federer and Andy Murray at Wimbledon (Source: Getty)
Andy Murray retired from professional tennis after a fairytale run at the Paris Olympics 2024. His last few matches were symbolic of his career, as he fought until the end, saving match points to notch a win. He partnered with Dan Evans for the doubles and reached the quarterfinals.
The British duo defeated the Japanese Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori in the first round and Belgians Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen in the second. They, however, lost to the American team of Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the quarterfinal.
This is a similar result to Roger Federer’s final match of his career. The Swiss had lost to an American doubles pair, Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, at the 2022 Laver Cup.
