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.
9. Kelly Somers - BBC Sports Host
"Andy Murray is one of my fav sportspeople ever. Not just because he won things, but because he refused to be beaten - with injuries & in games. That's why, even tonight, we thought he could do it… as sports fans we always want to believe. And with Andy we always did." | Getty Images
10. Tim Henman - Former Tennis player
"I think success is about maximising your potential and when you look at Andy's work ethic, his hunger and desire, his motivation and his competitive spirit, it's been absolutely phenomenal to watch. I think he will be able to sit back eventually and reflect on an incredible career. Andy has been a brilliant ambassador for both the men's and the women's game. I think his moral compass is always pretty accurate and I think he has been a great role model" | Patrick Straub Photo: Patrick Straub
11. Lauren Price - Olympic boxing gold medal winner
"A pleasure to meet this incredible, inspiring and humble man. What a career he’s had. Happy retirement, Andy Murray" | Getty Images
12. Clare Balding - BBC Broadcaster and TV host
"My word, hasn't he shown us in the three matches he's played here, everything he is about. It isn't over until it's over. And now sadly, it terms of a professional playing career, that is it, it is now over. And all we can say is thank you, thank you" | Getty Images