British tennis champion Andy Murray has concluded his illustrious 19-year career after a straight-set defeat on day six of the Paris Olympics. Murray and his doubles partner, Dan Evans, lost to the American duo Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the men’s doubles quarterfinals. Despite the loss, Murray appears to be in good spirits. The 37-year-old Scot humorously posted on his X account, “Never even liked tennis anyway,” which has since gone viral, showcasing the unwavering support from his British fans.

Murray confirmed ahead of the Olympic Games that it would be his final event and that he would be retiring. Speaking to Men’s Health earlier in July, the three-time Grand Slam winner shared, ‘It’s been a difficult year for me. I haven’t always been playing the way I’ve wanted to and I’ve had a few setbacks with injuries. I’m still really motivated for every match, even though I’m coming to the end of my career.’

Reflecting on his final match, Murray shared in an interview with The Guardian that he felt good but “knew the moment was coming for the last few months.” He added, ‘If it didn’t happen today, it was going to be in a couple of days’ time, and I was ready for it. Obviously, I was emotional because it’s the last time I will play a competitive match.’

Andy Murray, we salute you.

Kate is a fitness writer for Men’s Health UK where she contributes regular workouts, training tips and nutrition guides. She has a post graduate diploma in Sports Performance Nutrition and before joining Men’s Health she was a nutritionist, fitness writer and personal trainer with over 5k hours coaching on the gym floor. Kate has a keen interest in volunteering for animal shelters and when she isn’t lifting weights in her garden, she can be found walking her rescue dog.