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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Tennis – Men’s Doubles – Quarterfinal – Ariake Tennis Park – Tokyo, Japan – July 28, 2021. Andy Murray of Britain reacts during his men’s doubles quarterfinal match REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Tennis – Men’s Doubles – Quarterfinal – Ariake Tennis Park – Tokyo, Japan – July 28, 2021. Andy Murray of Britain reacts during his men’s doubles quarterfinal match REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
The curtain came down on Great Britain’s tennis medal hopes in doubles as Andy Murray was knocked out of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He was partnering with Joe Salisbury and their journey came to an end at the hands of Croatian pair, Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig.
After the match got over, Murray posted an emotional message on social media. He was absolutely dilapidated with himself and felt this could have been his last appearance at an Olympic event. Having said that, he felt absolutely honored to represent his nation on such a grand stage.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Tennis – Men’s Doubles – Round 2 – Ariake Tennis Park – Tokyo, Japan – July 27, 2021. Andy Murray of Britain and Joe Salisbury of Britain in action during their second round match against Kevin Krawietz of Germany and Tim Puetz of Germany REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
The two-time Olympic gold medalist stated, “I feel crushed after today’s loss sport can be brutal. Thanks so much, @joesalisbury92 for the opportunity to play. You were brilliant. I wish it could have gone a little better but shit happens. And if this is the end of my @olympics journey.”
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Andy Murray thanks team Great Britain
This loss was slightly different as compared to the others. Losing a close contest, representing your country can get the better of an athlete emotionally. Nonetheless, Andy was grateful to everyone associated with the Great Britain team.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Tennis – Men’s Doubles – Round 2 – Ariake Tennis Park – Tokyo, Japan – July 27, 2021. Andy Murray of Britain and Joe Salisbury of Britain react during their second round match against Kevin Krawietz of Germany and Tim Puetz of Germany REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
The 34-year-old further added, “I want to say a huge thanks to @TeamGB and all the tennis support team for everything they have done to help me perform at my best over the years. It’s been an absolute privilege to represent you and my country at the 4 Olympics and it’s given me some of the best memories of my life.”
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I feel crushed after todays loss 😞💔 sport can be brutal.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 28, 2021
Thanks so much @joesalisbury92 for the opportunity to play. You were brilliant. I wish it could have gone a little better but shit happens. And if this is the end of my @olympics journey i want to say a huge thanks to
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@TeamGB and all the tennis support team for everything they have done to help me perform at my best over the years. It’s been an absolute privilege to represent you and my country at 4 Olympics and it’s given me some of the best memories of my life.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 28, 2021
On the singles front, we hope Andy makes it to the US Open this year. Having won his first Grand Slam title in New York, he will have fond memories of the venue. Hopefully, after assessing his fitness, he can return to the singles draw and show a glimpse of his old self in FLushing Meadows as he did at Wimbledon a few weeks back.
