The way of Andy Murray in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 came to an end after falling in the modality with his teammate Joe Salisbury in the quarterfinals. The British duo could not against the Croats Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig by 6-4 and 7-6.
A result that defined many things for Andy Murray, especially issues related to his future. Through his social networks, the former ATP number one announced that these were his last Olympic Games and thanked the entire British team for their support.
“I feel crushed. Sport can be brutal. It is the end of my Olympic journey. It was a great privilege to represent the British and I take home the best memories ”wrote the 34-year-old tennis player, winner of two gold medals in singles and a silver medal in mixed doubles.
“I am grateful to the British team for all they have done to help me perform at my best over the years. It has been an absolute privilege to represent my country in four Olympic Games and it has given me some of the best memories of my life. “added.
Shortly after the start of the singles main draw, Andy Murray announced his retirement due to a sore quadriceps, but did not give up playing doubles with teammate Joe Salisbury. Of course, he announced to the media that after his participation in Tokyo 2020, he would take a break.
Injuries have afflicted him in recent years, taking him away from the highest level of the rest of the members of the ‘Big 4’ (Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal). It should be noted that currently the British is in box 105 of the ATP.
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