Watch: Andy Murray Breaks Down In Tears At Wimbledon After Final Men's Doubles Match
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The men's doubles loss is not the final game of Murray's career, as he is set to participate in the Wimbledon mixed doubles alongside fellow Brit Emma Raducanu.
Two-time Wimbledon singles champion Andy Murray was reduced to tears amidst an overwhelming applause, after he lost in his first round men's doubles game alongside his brother Jamie Murray. The game is Murray's final men's doubles match, as the Brit had announced his retirement ahead of the tournament. Murray was showered with a glorious applause by Centre Court despite defeat, in honour of the career he has had. Murray, who has already pulled out of the Men's Singles round due to injury, was reduced to tears. Not a dry eye on Centre Court.They love you, @andy_murray pic.twitter.com/dgas9hPEHx
Andy Murray and brother Jamie lost 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 to John Peers and Rinky Hijikata.
"Look, it is hard because I would love to keep playing but I can't, a tearful Murray said during an on-court interview after the game. "Physically it is too tough now, all of the injuries, they have added up and they haven't been insignificant," he added.
"I want to play forever, I love the sport and it's given me so much. It's taught me loads of lessons over the years I can use for the rest of my life. I don't want to stop so it is hard," he further said.
