Former world number one doubles player, Jamie Murray, has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 40, drawing the curtain on a distinguished career spanning more than two decades.
According to BBC Sport, the British star confirmed his decision in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
“My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years,” Murray wrote. “I feel very fortunate and privileged for all the amazing experiences this great sport has given me.”
Murray, who last competed at the 2025 US Open, said he is ready to embrace a new chapter away from the court.
“I played for 20 years at the top level and feel privileged for what I was able to do and experience on the court — I don’t have any regrets,” he added.
A doubles specialist, Murray made history as the first British player to reach the world number one ranking in men’s doubles. Over the course of his career, he claimed 34 ATP doubles titles and seven Grand Slam crowns.
Two of those titles came alongside his younger brother, Andy Murray. The pair also played a crucial role in Great Britain’s triumph at the 2015 Davis Cup — the nation’s first victory in 79 years.
Murray also enjoyed notable success in mixed doubles, winning five Grand Slam titles. He lifted the Wimbledon title twice, partnering Jelena Jankovic in 2007 and Martina Hingis in 2017.
One of the highlights of his career came in 2016, when he teamed up with Bruno Soares to win both the Australian Open and US Open men’s doubles titles, finishing the year as the world’s top-ranked team.
Off the court, Murray expressed gratitude to his family and support team, including his parents and brother, for their unwavering support throughout his journey.
His retirement marks the end of one of Britain’s most successful doubles careers, defined by consistency, longevity and success at the highest level of the sport.
