Jamie Murray Retires From Tennis After Winning Seven Grand Slam Titles
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Jamie Murray Retires From Tennis After Winning Seven Grand Slam Titles

15 April, 2026.Sports.9 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Retires from professional tennis at 40 after not playing since the 2025 US Open.
  • Reached world No. 1 in doubles and won seven Grand Slam titles.
  • Was part of Britain's 2015 Davis Cup-winning squad alongside brother Andy.

Career Overview

He was the first British doubles player to rise to world number one.

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Murray won 34 doubles titles, including two with his younger brother Andy.

He was a key figure in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup triumph.

He claimed five mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, including two at Wimbledon.

Davis Cup Glory

Murray teamed up with Andy to win the crucial doubles match in the 2015 Davis Cup final.

This gave Great Britain a 2-1 lead en route to ending a 79-year title drought.

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They played brilliantly together in the quarter-final with France and a five-set semi-final with Australia.

Britain won the final against Belgium in Ghent.

Davis Cup captain Leon Smith said Jamie played an invaluable role.

Mixed Doubles Success

He was known for razor-sharp volleying skills and unorthodox returns.

He frequently demanded doubles players be shown more respect.

He told BBC Sport that doubles is undervalued by the tour.

Family and Legacy

Murray thanked his family for their support and sacrifices.

Their mother Judy recalled their childhood wrestling matches.

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Andy paid tribute on social media.

Murray will take up the role of tournament director at the HSBC Championships.

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