Andy Murray is unlikely to compete in the singles event at the Olympic Games, instead focusing his attention on the doubles competition with fellow Brit Dan Evans.
Murray is entered into both the singles and doubles events, but the three-time Grand Slam champion has hinted he’ll only take part in the doubles.
On his participation in Paris, Murray said: “I need to make that decision this evening But I don’t think so. Obviously, me and Dan have made the commitment to each other that that was what we would prioritise.”
Whereas on his decision to call it a day now, Murray revealed he’s both ‘physically and mentally’ ready to stop.
The two-time Wimbledon winner told Sky Sports: “Physically I think my body is ready to stop, mentally I’m ready to finish playing.
“The Olympics is also an event that is really special to me, I’ve loved being part of this team for the last four or five Olympic Games and I’m happy that I get to finish playing here.
“I’d had the conversation about when I would finish with my family and team, I’d spoken about it last year and spoke about it this year.
“I was still unsure about it [the exact time]. I felt like I was going to finish this summer, whether that be after Wimbledon or after the Olympics.
“It just felt like it was going to be the right time, I got the injury to my ankle in March and then obviously got the back injury at Queen’s and had to have the operation. Although I was unsure a few months ago about when to stop, I knew when I had the surgery on my back it was the right time.”
Murray already boasts two Olympic gold medals to his name, having triumphed at Wimbledon in 2016, before defending his crown at the Rio Games four years later.
And on his connection with the Games, Murray said: “Every time I have come to the Olympics it feels totally different [to other tennis events] and I personally love it. For me it has been an amazing experience.
“I love being around athletes, being part of the team, representing my country. For me it has been right up there.”
Murray announced on Tuesday that the Olympics in Paris would be his final tournament as a tennis player, bringing an end to his formidable 19-year professional career.
Posting an emotional statement on X, Murray said: “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament @Olympics Competing for (Team GB). Have been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I’m extremely proud to get to do it one final time!”
It came as no surprise, given the tennis ace had little intention to carry on competing beyond the summer.
However, there had been some suggestions Murray might’ve fancied bowing out at the US Open, given it was the first Grand Slam he won 12 years ago.