Jamie Murray, former world number one doubles player, retires from tennis at 40

Jamie Murray, a former world number one doubles player and seven-time Grand Slam champion, has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 40. The British star confirmed the news on Instagram, concluding a career that spanned over two decades. Murray, who last competed at the 2025 US Open, expressed gratitude for his experiences in the sport and stated he has no regrets after playing at the top level for 20 years. A doubles specialist, Murray was the first British player to achieve the world number one ranking in men's doubles. He won 34 ATP doubles titles and seven Grand Slam crowns, including two with his brother Andy Murray. They also played a key role in Great Britain's 2015 Davis Cup triumph. Murray also secured five Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, two of which were at Wimbledon. His career highlights include a successful 2016 season with Bruno Soares, where they won the Australian Open and US Open men's doubles titles and finished as the world's top-ranked team. Murray thanked his family and support network for their contributions to his career.