Andy - the end of his ATP tour tennis career

As expected Andy has confirmed that the Olympics in Paris will be his last ever tennis tournament.
Report on the BBC website about his plan to retire.
ht tps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/czq670864w6o

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I am very, very sad about it. It’s truly the end of an era. My interest in tennis began with Andy Murray and largely will end with him. I can’t really get enthusiastic about it anymore.

I am however also relieved. It’s been painful watching him destroy his body even further.

I hope to see him on the seniors tour from time to time, and as a coach to one of our young ones.

I also am very sad about this.
I dreamt last night about Andy getting lots of cards - are we sending him a card from us?
Could we get a card to him?
Is there enough of us now?

I don’t know. I only pop in from time to time.

What will happen to the forum. Will it morph into one for British players or Jack Draper, or is it time to close.

We have had some great times together. It must be harder for those of you who have followed him from the beginning.

My favourite moment will also be him thrashing Federer for Olympic Gold, rapidly followed by that lob to win the Davis Cup.

but is it the end of his tennis career. Playing career yes, but it will be fascinating to see what his involvement in the game will be. Will he limit himself to just Tennis, or will he become part of the wider Sport network, like Lord Coe. I can certainly see him being Davis Cup Captain.

I know, after his doubles loss at Wimbledon, the ITF wanted Andy to finish his career in Manchester. Hopefully, they'll make him turn up and give him a send off.

Not unexpected but sad news nonetheless, however we knew this day would come. Many of us have been thorough so much with Andy so obviously will be a bit an emotional time. I followed tennis long before Andy and will do so in the years ahead,even if this will be a real loss. However feel it is for the best with recent fitness issues, it has been a great ride with many amazing moments though a pity he could not stay near the top longer.

Sure Andy will need a bit of a break but sure he will be involved in tennis in some capacity. Whilst a lot of fanatical fans have been on the forum a number have fallen away in recent years, some though mainly post about tennis on social media.

What an amazing career Andy has had!

Very emotional moments for us fans. I loved following Andy's matches on here, there was just something great about the late night friday or saturday night matches for me and the entertainment they provided, even in the smaller tournaments.

His gritty determination in his later years has also clearly won over a lot of newer fans. Great career, hope he enjoys his retirement.

yes Murrayfan,those were the days and Andy's mental's strength and resilience were a joy to behold! Thanks to all for their thoughts (unfortunately the Thanks Button has not worked for some time).