Andy Murray declared himself “genuinely happy” to be bowing out of tennis on his own terms, only months after being told he would not make it as far as Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics.
Murray’s final tournament as a professional came to an end in the French capital on Thursday night (August 1) as he and doubles partner Dan Evans were beaten in straight sets by Team USA pair Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals of the Olympic men’s doubles.
And he even took to social media platform X to joke about his loss:
Never even liked tennis anyway.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) August 1, 2024
But jokes aside, the 37-year-old left Roland-Garros’s Court Suzanne-Lenglen in tears, receiving standing ovation as the curtain came down on a career that included three Grand Slam titles, as well as singles gold at both the London and Rio Games.
“I knew that moment was coming for the last few months,” Murray said. “If it didn’t happen today that was going to be in a couple of days time and I was ready for it.
“Obviously, it was emotional because it’s the last time I will play a competitive match but I am genuinely, I am happy just now. I’m happy with how it finished.
“I’m glad I got to go out here at the Olympics and finish on my terms because at times in the last few years that wasn’t a certainly.”
Murray underwent back surgery on a spinal cyst at the end of June, having initially been told he would not recover in time to play either at Wimbledon or in France, but an accelerated period of rehabilitation saw him fit enough to play doubles at both events.
He had to bow out of the singles competition at Wimbledon but played doubles alongside his brother Jamie.
Murray said he plans to take time away from the game before deciding on his next career move, but immediately ruled out moving into the commentary box.
“I really didn’t enjoy it the couple of times I did it so I don’t see myself doing that,” he said. "I’ll be away from the sport, certainly for the next few months, maybe longer. I’ll be at home and assess what my options are, see what I fancy doing.”
But what do we know about Andy Murray and what is he worth after his illustrious career? Here is what we know.
What is Andy Murray's net worth?
From his tennis career to sponsorship deals, Andy Murray is thought to have done very well for himself as a result of his talent on the court.
The Scot has enjoyed a fabulous career winning 46 titles – including two at Wimbledon – as well as endless high-profile sponsorships and endorsements with some of the biggest brands in the world, making him one of the sports highest earners.
According to CelebrityNetWorth, Murray has an estimated net worth of $100m, which is around £84.9m.
The tennis superstar has won three grand slam titles including two Wimbledon wins, one US Open win, and two Olympic gold medals, just to name a few.
His endorsement and sponsorship partnerships have also seen him rake it in, and he has teamed up with the likes of Jaguar, Amazon Prime Video and American Express over the years.
All this has led him to become the ninth wealthiest tennis player of all time.
How much money does Andy Murray make a year?
There are no exact numbers that have ever been released but it has been estimated that, with both on-court and off-court work, the tennis player could be making anywhere from $10m - $15m (£7.9m - £11.8m) per annum, of which roughly £4m would have been earned from playing tennis.
Who is the richest tennis player?
Again, there are only estimates, but the site Tennis365 has a list of current and former players who are said to have earned the most.
The top five are:
Ion Tiriac – $1.2bn
He was a former tennis player who also played ice hockey.
In his ice hockey career, he went to the Winter Olympics with Romania, but Ion Tiriac was a handy tennis player who later launched a business career.
He only enjoyed a handful of years of his career in the tennis world but managed to make his fortune as a businessman in West Germany.
Roger Federer – $550m
Roger Federer is the highest-paid tennis player of all-time taking into account prize money and sponsorships.
Federer made more than any other player in 2022 despite only stepping onto the court for his Laver Cup retirement match.
He also has his own sports company, On Sports, which continues to go from strength to strength.
Serena Williams – $290m
Serena Williams has made loads from an excellent playing career but, even after her retirement, has continued to do well.
The American has built a brand and made a name for herself as one of the US’s biggest name celebrities.
Novak Djokovic – $240m
Novak Djokovic has enjoyed commercial partnerships with the likes of Asics, Head, Hublot, Lacoste, Lemero, NetJets, Peugeot, Raiffeisen Bank International and Ultimate Software Group.
He also released his own custom tennis shoes developed with Asics that are considered to be among the best on the market
Rafael Nadal – $220m
His excessive money has been earned from prize money in an excellent career as well as lucrative commercial partnerships. He famously has a massive deal with Nike, who kit out the Spanish star from head to toe.
