Piers Morgan and Greg James pay emotional tribute to Andy Murray as his tennis career comes to an end | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Andy Murray has played his final competitive match in his tennis career after an emotional loss to the United States. The 37-year-old reached the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles with fellow American Dan Evans at the 2024 Olympic Games.

The duo fought well against Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, but the Americans won in three sets and reached the semi-finals.

Many famous faces have reacted to his defeat and have taken to social media to thank Andy for his remarkable career. The tennis star previously won gold medals for Team GB at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

Radio 1 presenter Greg James tweeted: “It must be awful to watch tennis and not feel sick, right? Thanks Andy Murray – it’s been a complete f*****g nightmare at times but I wouldn’t change a thing. I don’t even want to argue about it, he’s our greatest ever sportsman.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote: “1 Davis Cup, 2 Olympic gold medals and 3 Grand Slams. But more than that, thank you @andy_murray for two decades of phenomenal entertainment and sportsmanship.”

Comedian Dara Ó Briain also said: “Sad to see @andy_murray retire after a brilliant career. Last of the Mock The Week gang, this is the last hurrah for us all.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan commented on X: “Andy Murray to the end. Thank you for the skill, the courage, the joy, the memories – and the drama.”

Piers Morgan shared a photo of himself posing next to Andy, with the caption: Farewell @andymurray – the British tennis (goat) and one of our biggest stars in any sport. Loved his passion, fire, will to win and fiery personality. Great guy off the court, absolute warrior on it. We’ll miss him but our nails won’t. Thanks for all the incredible memories Andy.”

2024 Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz said: “It was a privilege to share the court with you, Andy! Congratulations on your legendary career and for being an example to everyone. You will always have a fan here!”

The Scottish superstar confirmed that the 2024 Paris Olympics would be his final appearance before retiring from professional tennis.

Andy wrote while taking X: “Arrived in Paris for my very last tennis tournament. Competing for Team GB has been by far the most memorable week of my career and I’m incredibly proud to be doing it again!”

Andy had made an emotional final appearance at the Wimbledon Championships a few weeks earlier. The two-time Wimbledon champion had been playing alongside his brother, Jamie, but was knocked out in the first match.

During an emotional post-match interview with Sue Barker, Andy paid tribute to his wife Kim and children, joking that he wouldn’t keep the presenter “too long” as it was “past their bedtime”.