Jamie Murray follows Andy into retirement, closing the Murray era in tennis
ATPWednesday, 15 April 2026 at 19:00
Former world No. 1 in doubles Jamie Murray has announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing to a close a career defined by sustained success at the highest level of the discipline. The Briton confirmed the decision through a message shared on social media, marking the end of his time on the ATP Tour.
Murray reached the top of the ATP doubles rankings in 2016, the standout season of his career. That year, he claimed two Grand Slam titles and established himself as a consistent presence in the latter stages of major tournaments, combining effective net play with strong tactical awareness.
Across his career, Murray collected over 20 ATP doubles titles and reached multiple Grand Slam finals beyond his two major wins, maintaining a position among the top-ranked players for extended periods.
His ability to remain competitive across surfaces and partnerships underpinned his longevity on Tour. “My tennis journey comes to an end. I feel very fortunate and privileged for all the amazing experiences this great sport has given me.”
Grand Slam titles and Davis Cup success anchor Murray’s legacy
Murray’s most successful partnership came alongside Bruno Soares, with whom he won the 2016 Australian Open and the 2016 US Open. The pair formed one of the most effective doubles teams of that season, combining consistency with efficiency in key moments across the calendar.
His contribution to Great Britain’s 2015 Davis Cup triumph remains a central element of his career. Teaming up with Andy Murray, he delivered key doubles victories throughout the campaign as Britain secured its first title in 79 years, providing balance to a team built around singles success.
“Thanks Mum, Dad, Andy, Ale, Alan, Louis and Thomas for all your incredible support, efforts and sacrifices throughout my career that allowed me to achieve everything I could in the game.”
Beyond peak results, Murray built his profile through consistency at Masters and Grand Slam level, regularly progressing into the later rounds and adapting to different partners. His role within doubles was defined by reliability, positioning and decision-making under pressure. “For everybody else that’s helped or supported me, I appreciate all of you!”
Retirement follows Andy Murray’s exit from professional tennis
Murray’s retirement follows that of his younger brother Andy, who stepped away from professional tennis in recent years after a career that included three Grand Slam singles titles. Together, the Murray brothers represented a sustained British presence at the highest level across both singles and doubles.
Their collaboration extended to Davis Cup ties, Olympic competition and occasional tour-level doubles appearances, offering a complementary dynamic between Andy’s singles achievements and Jamie’s consistency in doubles. Their combined contribution was particularly significant during Britain’s Davis Cup-winning campaign.
Murray indicated he is “excited to enter the real world,” signalling a transition away from professional tennis after decades on tour. His retirement removes an experienced doubles specialist from the circuit and closes a career built on sustained performance, Grand Slam success and a defining role in team competition.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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