Murray, 31, became the first British male singles champion at a Grand Slam tournament in 76 years when he won the United States Open in 2012. He won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016 and won Olympic gold medals in singles in 2012 and 2016. A counterpuncher who wears down opponents through his elite physicality and guile, Murray earned a reputation as one of the hardest-working players of his generation. Murray was particularly admired by many in women’s tennis for his vocal support of their tour and his decision to hire Amélie Mauresmo as his coach in 2014. Just two years later, with a ranking of 230 after the injury layoff, Murray accepted his mortality in the sport.

Source: New York Times January 11, 2019 01:36 UTC