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Jamie Murray publicizes retirement

Murray displays on his journey in emotional put up

April 16, 2026

Jamie Murray, the previous No. 1 participant within the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings, introduced his retirement on social media Wednesday.

“My tennis journey involves an finish after 36 years,” the seven-time main champion wrote in an Instagram put up. “I really feel very lucky and privileged for all of the superb experiences this nice sport has given me.

“Thanks Mum, Dad, Andy, Ale, Alan, Louis and Thomas for all of your unbelievable help, efforts and sacrifices all through my profession that allowed me to realize every thing I may within the sport.”

Murray gained 34 tour-level titles throughout his profession, two of them along with his brother Andy Murray, and have become the primary British participant to rise to World No. 1 within the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings. The 40-year-old final competed on the US Open in 2025 alongside Ivan Dodig.

The Scot claimed his first ATP Tour crown in 2007 at San Jose alongside Eric Butorac. From 2007-2024, the lefty earned a minimum of one trophy in 16 of 18 seasons.

“For everyone else that’s helped/supported me – I admire all of you!” Murray wrote. “Excited to enter the true world.”

Twelve of Murray’s tour-level titles got here alongside Brazilian Bruno Soares. They gained majors on the Australian Open and US Open collectively in 2016 and competed on the Nitto ATP Finals 4 instances

“It’s a particular second,” Soares instructed ATPTour.com. “First, I wish to congratulate Jamie on every thing. No. 1 within the World, Grand Slam winner, Davis Cup winner. So many big achievements. But in addition for me, simply to have the ability to share so lots of these moments with him. On court docket and off court docket, Jamie has been one in all my finest mates on Tour.

“After we began enjoying collectively, we mixed every thing we had off court docket and used that chemistry on court docket to be extraordinarily profitable. There are lots of nice moments in six years, however the 2016 season stands out, as we completed No. 1 within the World, gained two Grand Slams, and secured a few different main titles. It is extremely emotional to consider and really honoured and privileged to have the ability to share so many good moments along with him.”

Murray additionally certified for the Nitto ATP Finals with John Peers in 2015. They gained eight tour-level titles collectively.

“What Jamie has completed is superb!” Friends mentioned. “He has been World No. 1, Grand Slam champion, Davis Cup winner and it’s an absolute credit score to him!

“I used to be fortunate sufficient to share the court docket with Jamie for a few years collectively and it allowed us to have many superb instances on and off the court docket. Jamie was my first accomplice on the ATP Tour and in addition the one I shared my first title with in Houston – that was very particular. After I look again on what Jamie completed, it’s one superb profession and to have the ability to share a few of these recollections with him is an actual honour and privilege.”

Australian star Matthew Ebden additionally loved success with Murray on court docket, with the pair triumphing in Winston-Salem in 2022. The 38-year-old Ebden was filled with reward for the Scot.

“It was an absolute pleasure to accomplice with Jamie the instances that I did,” Ebden instructed ATPTour.com. “We even gained a title collectively, which was actually enjoyable and particular. Nonetheless, attending to know Jamie over time and watching how skilled he was, in addition to how real and upstanding a man he’s, along with his many morals and good ethics, was superb. The best way he carried himself on and off the court docket was a pleasure to see and an inspiration to see from such a world-class athlete.

“He achieved every thing in doubles, however to be such an excellent man was one thing that actually stood out for me in attending to know Jamie and calling him a pal. I stay up for crossing paths with him nonetheless within the tennis world, and I want him and his household all the perfect.”