Jamie Murray retires from tennis

The elder brother of Andy Murray, Jamie was the first British player to reach the top of the world rankings in the open era.

In an emotional statement, he thanked his family for their sacrifices and expressed his readiness to enter the 'real world' after decades on the tour.

Tributes have poured in from across the sporting world, with Andy Murray leading the accolades for his brother's longevity and skill at the net.

Murray's retirement marks the end of one of the most successful sibling partnerships in the history of the sport.