Andy Murray warned he'll be hit with 'a ton of bricks' at Olympics 2024

Former tennis star Dominic Inglot believes that Andy Murray would favour a lower-key send-off as he prepares to walk away from the sport this summer after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Brit confirmed upon touching down in France that he will bring the curtain down on his career this summer, and there are high expectations for his farewell.

Murray was denied the opportunity to wave goodbye at Wimbledon after a back injury forced him to pull out of the men’s singles draw before Emma Raducanu withdrew from their mixed doubles partnership with a wrist issue.

Murray will call time on his career after competing in what will be his fifth Olympic games, and it remains to be seen whether the International Olympic Committee will give the 37-year-old the send-off that many believe he deserves.

However, Murray’s former Davis Cup teammate Inglot believes that the three-time Grand Slam winner would favour a more subtle farewell. He told Sky News: “I’m not sure he really wants that or needs that.

“I don’t think Andy is someone who needs a big send off and he feels a little awkward in there. We saw that creeping in when he had his last send-off at Wimbledon.

“He will be sharing it with his close friends at the British team and the fact that it is a little understated for him is better. Let me tell you, the moment you retire hits you like a ton of bricks. He would prefer to deal with that in private.”

Murray emotionally bowed out at Wimbledon following a first-round defeat alongside his brother, Jamie, in the men’s doubles. He conceded that he is reluctant to hang up his racket but the physical demands of tennis on his body have become too much.