Tim Henman has revealed Andy Murray is at peace with his decision to retire from tennis – having recently attended his fellow Briton’s retirement party.
The former world No 1 played his last professional match at the Paris Olympics, with Murray and Dan Evans crashing out in the quarter-finals of the doubles.
Murray achieved big things throughout his career, winning three Grand Slams and two Olympic gold medals
However, with injuries taking a toll, he has now opted to walk away from the sport he loves so much.
After his participation at the Olympics ended, Murray returned to his £5million mansion in Surrey.
He lives there with his wife Kim, as well as their four children Sophia, Edie, Teddy and Lola.
Henman, speaking to the Daily Express, says he recently attended a retirement party at Murray’s house.
And he claims the 37-year-old ‘appreciates’ that he’s made the right decision to hang up his racket after such a glittering career.
I actually saw him on Friday, he had a sort of a retirement bash for about 30 people at his house with Kim and his family,” the former British No 1 said.
“He was in great form there and I think he appreciates that this is absolutely the right time for him to stop.
“He’s overcome so many challenges physically over the last few years and hopefully now, there’s a time for him to reflect a little bit and look back on what a phenomenal career he’s had, the achievements and tournaments he won, everything that goes with it.
“[It’s] not only time to reflect, but to relax and spend time with his family because obviously the life of a professional tennis player is a massive commitment and it’s really 24/7 with the tournaments, training, travel, it’s on the road so much.
Hopefully he can enjoy spending time with his kids.”
Murray made his professional debut all the way back in 2005.
He also appeared at Wimbledon for the first time that same year, upsetting the odds to reach the third round of the competition.
Two of Murray’s three Grand Slams were won in London, with victories over Novak Djokovic and Milos Raonic in 2013 and 2016 respectively.
He also secured glory at the US Open in 2012, with Djokovic beaten on that occasion.
It is currently unclear what the future holds for Murray as he adjusts to life away from the court.
But he did recently say he wouldn’t do punditry, having not taken to the profession in the past.
I’ve done [punditry] before but didn’t particularly enjoy it,” he said.
“Everyone agrees with each other all the time – there is no needle in the analysis and I don’t think it’s entertaining, or the best for the sport.
“One thing I like about football is they disagree.
