Paris 2024: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic pay tribute as Andy Murray retires after Olympic Games exit

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have paid tribute to Andy Murray and his legendary career. The Scotsman won three Grand Slams and two Olympic gold medals during his careers but was knocked out of the men's doubles in Paris 2024 by American pair Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz. Other big names from both inside and outside the sport have also congratulated Murray, including Keir Starmer.

Andy Murray ended his legendary career after being knocked out of the men's doubles at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

The Scotsman won two Olympic gold medals, two Wimbledon titles, a US open crown and the Davis Cup during his career.

But his time in the sport came to an end in Paris after he and doubles partner Dan Evans were defeated in the quarter-finals by America's Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz.

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And the biggest names in the sport have spoken out to offer their congratulations to Murray for a legendary career.

"Sir Andy Murray, incredible effort on the most wonderful of careers," said Roger Federer, who retired from the sport in 2022.

"You've been a true inspiration to me and many of the players out there and I'm so happy you could do it as long as you did.

"I have so much respect. I loved playing against you even though I lost so many times but congrats on everything you have achieved and everything that's to come. I'm sure we'll see each other down the road."

Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic of Team Europe pose for a photograph during a Gala Dinner at Somerset House ahead of the Laver Cup on September 22, 2022 in London, England.

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Rafael Nadal echoed the words of Federer, saying how much Murray is loved by his peers.

He said: "I am very sad to do this video because you are one of the players that the locker room loves the most for your character, for your charisma and the way that you have been with me and with the rest of the players.

"I enjoyed it a lot being a rival. We shared some great moments together and I just want to congratulate you for everything you've achieved."

Novak Djokovic, who will compete in the semi-finals of the men's singles as he chases a first Olympic gold medal, thanked Murray for sharing the court with him for 26 years.

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“We were all hoping that this moment would never come but here it is," said Djokovic.

“Congratulations for an amazing career, you’ve done it all.

“We go back a very long time, I think we were 11 when we met the first time on the court and you brought a Wimbledon title to Britain after 77 years, unfortunately against me, but it was a historic, special moment that I cherish.

“You can be really proud of the incredible resilience and fighting spirit and inspiration that you gave to all of us after all the hardship you went through.”

Murray 'happy and proud' to finish career with 'exciting run' in doubles with Evans

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Tributes pour in from big names

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Murray wasted no time in taking to social media to respond to his retirement, changing all of his social media bios to a simple message, 'I played tennis.'

The Scot also showcased his humour with a post on X reading: "Never even liked tennis anyway."

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