From sporting legends to politicians, the world has been reacting to the retirement of Scottish tennis legend Sir Andy Murray this morning after his exit from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Arguably one of the greatest British sportsmen of all time, Sir Andy brought down the curtain on his incredible 19-year career in the French capital last night after winning two Olympic gold medals, two Wimbledon championships and a US Open, amongst many other remarkable achievements.
There will quite simply never be another like Andy Murray. Here are 18 of the best quotes from around the globe as the sporting world reacts to his retirement.
Thank you for everything, Sir Andy.
5. Sir Keir Starmer - British Prime Minister
"One Davis Cup, two Olympic golds and three Grand Slams. But more than that, thanks Sir Andy Murray for two decades of phenomenal entertainment and sportsmanship. A true British great" | Getty Images
6. Justin Rose - Olympic golf champion
"Congratulations Andy Murray on an amazing career! You gave it everything, and never left a stone unturned. Enjoy your retirement and look forward to a game of golf soon!" | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Carlos Alcaraz - Spanish Tennis champion
"It was a privilege to share the court with you, Andy! Congratulations on a legendary career and for being an example to all. You will always have a fan here!" | Getty Images
8. Roger Federer - Tennis legend and champion
"Many, many congratulations my friend on an incredible career. Wimbledon champion, US Open champion, Davis Cup champion, Olympic champion and many more things you have achieved. World number 1 and a sir. A great human being being and doing it all with a massive family at the end and a hip and a body that clearly wasn't giving you what you wanted. From my side Andy, much respect. I loved playing against you even though I lost many times." | Kate Green Photo: Kate Green