Andy Murray & Dan Evans Advance to Olympic Doubles Quarter-Finals at Paris 2024

Andy Murray, the British tennis icon, extended his retirement tour in Paris 2024 with another spectacular win alongside Dan Evans, advancing to the Olympic men’s doubles quarterfinals.

Murray, 37, will end his brilliant career at the end of the Games, but he has no desire to retire just yet.

In the second round, the British duo defeated Belgians Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen 6-3 6-7 (8-10) 11-9 to go to the last eight.

After missing two match points in the second-set tie-break, they won their third in the first-to-10 tie-break, but only after saving two match points from their Belgian opponents.

Evans fired a volley that had both guys jumping for joy before an ecstatic, protracted embrace.

Andy Murray appeared to sob in his seat as he reflected on what had happened after the boisterous celebrations.

Who they play next remains to be seen.

Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, American third seeds, are prospective opponents, but they must first get through their second-round match against Dutch pair Robin Haase and Jean-Julien Rojen on Wednesday.

Everything has been mentioned already. Multiple times. Even two days ago.

Murray is the man who never gives up, exhibiting resilience alongside his brilliance, which has resulted in a turbulent career.

How many more times can he pull off the seemingly impossible?

The pair, together with 34-year-old Evans, continue to accomplish miracles.

On Sunday, they fought off five match points in a first-to-10 deciding set against Japan’s Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori before pulling off a spectacular comeback.

Two nights later, in hot conditions on the same court at Roland Garros, it appeared to be on its way to a more straightforward victory.

The Brits’ high-energy start contrasted sharply with their initial win over Daniel and Nishikori.

After saving two break points when Evans served to start the match, they broke easily in the second game and held off another chance for the Belgians to win the opening set.

Murray and Evans faded slightly in the second set, although they did not have a break point.

The second-set conclusion and match tie-break were then played out in dramatic fashion.

In the circumstances, Andy Murray’s fourth Olympic medal will be the most suitable farewell he could hope for.

The London 2012 and Rio 2016 singles gold medallist, who also won silver with Laura Robson in their home games, chose not to play in the singles due to fitness concerns.

Who knows how far they can travel here in Paris. Who wants to predict?