Now, brother Andy has heaped praise on Jamie for helping him hit lofty heights in their careers, lauding him for becoming the first British tennis star to reach world number one status in doubles.
On social media, via the LTA X account, Andy said: “He’ll go down as one of the best Doubles players that the UK’s ever had. Jamie, I’m not sure what I loved more when we were kids, being on court with you or winding you up.
“But I know the way we pushed each other helped us go as far as we did. You were the first to win a Wimbledon title, the first British player to reach world number one since the seventies, seven grand slams, 39 titles and one of the best volleyers in the sport.
“After 22 years and more than a thousand matches, it’s been weird not checking in on all of your results these past few months. Looking back, so many of the moments that mean the most to me on court, we were out there together.
“Our first Olympics in Beijing, to winning the Davis Cup. All those ties back in Scotland, I’ll always owe you for that final match on Centre Court.
“It meant everything to share that with you and now it’s your turn to call it a day. I know you’re ready. I just hope you know how proud we all are of you.
“Jamie Murray: Grand Slam champion, Davis Cup winner, Olympian, world number 1, partner, brother, very average golfer. Enjoy retirement. From your number one fan, Andy.”
The doubles star had not played since losing at the US Open last August, but has won more Grand Slam and tour doubles titles than any other British player in the Open Era.
Jamie announced the end of a 36-year career in the sport on Instagram and said: “My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years. I feel very fortunate and privileged for all the amazing experiences this great sport has given me.
“Thanks Mum, Dad, Andy, Ale, Alan, Louis and Thomas for all your incredible support, efforts and sacrifices throughout my career that allowed me to achieve everything I could in the game.
“For everybody else that’s helped and supported me – I appreciate all of you!”