JUDY Murray last night heaped praise on son Andy for “changing the face of Scottish tennis”as he announced his decision to end his illustrious career on a high. Murray, 37, confirmed tonight he would retire after the Olympics, saying Paris 2024 would be his “last ever tennis tournament” and he was “extremely proud” to put on the Team GB jersey one last time next week. 6 Andy Murray’s mother, Scottish tennis coach Judy Murray has heaped praise on her son for changing the face of Scottish Tennis Credit: Andrew Barr 6 Andy Murray announced he will retire from tennis after the Olympics this year Credit: Getty 6 Andy Murray’s gold post box in Dunblane is a tourism attraction Credit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow 6 Dunblane locals like Hazel Robertson say they are so proud of Sir Andy Credit: Tom Farmer 6 Local Butcher Graham Fleming said his legacy has been wonderful for the town Credit: Tom Farmer It had been widely expected the three-time grand slam champion, who is the only man to have won two Olympic tennis singles gold medals, would bring an end to his tennis journey at this year’s Games in France .
It comes after he heartbreakingly withdrew from the Wimbledon singles champions earlier this month after failing to recover from a spinal cyst operation in time for his match. It ruled him out of the singles but he was able to play the doubles with his brother Jamie, but lost in the first round in a Centre Court farewell. Tonight, proud mum Judy, 64, said: .