Andy Murray: UK tennis legend's career in pictures

British tennis superstar Sir Andy Murray has bowed out of professional tennis as his famous career ended with a defeat in the Olympic men's doubles quarter-finals.

Murray had confirmed beforehand that he will stop playing after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The 37-year-old, a two-time Olympic singles champion, and Dan Evans lost 6-2 6-4 to American third seeds Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul.

Speaking shortly afterwards, Murray said he was "ready" for retirement.

"Obviously it was emotional because it's the last time I will play a competitive match," he said.

"But I am genuinely happy just now. I'm happy with how it finished.

"I'm glad I got to go out here at the Olympics and finish on my terms because at times in the last few years that wasn't a certainty."

Video caption, The moment Murray's tennis career came to an end

Murray turned professional in 2005 as a teenager, and played 1,001 singles matches in his career and many more in doubles.

The three-time Grand Slam tennis champion enjoyed plenty of success over the years and had to battle lots of injuries too.

Click through the gallery above to check out some of the best moments from his incredible career.