Andy Murray targeting third Olympic gold medal as summer retirement planned

Andy Murray is targeting a third Olympic gold medal at this summer’s Paris Games, as he revealed his retirement plans.

The 36-year-old, the only man ever to win two Olympic singles titles, has endured a tough start to 2024 which has seen him slip to 67 in the world rankings and prompted questions over a possible retirement.

On Wednesday, the former world no1 lost to Ugo Humbert in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships, cutting a frustrated figure on court. He confirmed after the match that he is set to step away from the sport in the coming months, with this summer’s Wimbledon likely his final SW19 appearance.

"I'm likely not going to play past this summer,” Murray said.

“I get asked about it after every single match that I play, every single tournament that I play. I'm bored of the question, to be honest."

Talking to Radio 4's Today programme earlier in the day about, Murray said of retiring: "When the time is right I will probably say something before I play my last match and my last tournament," he said. "Whether I say anything months ahead of the time, I don't know."

While Wimbledon appears the most logical venue for Murray to call time on his glittering career, the Scot is tempted by another crack at the Olympics a few weeks later.

He said: "Hopefully I can get the chance to compete at another one."

If the Scot does not qualifying by ranking - he has slipped down the standings to 67 after a difficult start to the year - he could seek a spot in the draw as a previous champion.

Additional reporting by Press Association.