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PARIS (AP) — Two-time Olympic tennis gold medalist Andy Murray pulled out of singles at the Paris Games on Thursday and only will compete in doubles with Dan Evans.

Murray, a 37-year-old from Britain, has said these Olympics will be the final event of his career.

Murray, who took part in Thursday's draw ceremony in Paris, defeated Roger Federer for gold in London, and beat Juan Martin del Potro for gold in Rio four years later.

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He’s dealt with a series of injuries, including a hip replacement in 2019, and most recently needed surgery last month to remove a cyst from his spine.

Murray pulled out of singles at Wimbledon this month and played one match in doubles alongside his older brother, Jamie.

“I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan. Our practice has been great and we’re playing well together,” Murray said Thursday. “Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”

His withdrawal announcement came shortly before the draw for the Olympics tennis tournament. Play begins Saturday on clay courts at Roland Garros, home to the French Open.

The last dance! 🥹

Two-time Olympic #gold medallist @andy_murray announces #Paris2024 will be his last-ever tournament.pic.twitter.com/jrRCmAuOHs
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 23, 2024

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Murray won singles gold medals at London in 2012 and Rio de Janeiro in 2016, making him the only tennis player with two.

He won three major titles: his two at Wimbledon coming after his first at the U.S. Open. He reached the French Open final in 2016, losing to Novak Djokovic.

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