Andy Murray honored by Queen's Club after Paris Olympics retirement with center court set to be renamed after Brit

Tennis legend Andy Murray is set to be honored at the Queen's Club championship, with the Centre Court being renamed as 'The Andy Murray Arena'. The LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) also announced multiple projects to celebrate his career, including building a tennis facility near his hometown.

Murray's long career came to an end at the Paris Olympics, where he was defeated by Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the doubles quarterfinals. The Brit had partnered up with Dan Evans.

Many of Murray's biggest colleagues paid tribute to him, including the trio of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Now, the LTA has followed suit, renaming the center court at Queen's Club Championships as The Andy Murray Arena.

LTA Chief Executive, Scott Lloyd lavished praise on Murray, calling him the 'greatest British tennis player'.

“Andy is the greatest tennis player ever to come from this country and a giant of British sport. His contribution to the game is immense and has bought us all so many moments of pride. We are proud to name the arena at our tournament at the Queen’s Club after him," LTA Chief Executive, Scott Lloyd said.

LTA has also promised to invest £5m to open a tennis center near the Brit's hometown of Dunblane. This will be led by Andy's mother, Judy Murray. They hope to add to his legacy through the LTA Youth program.

A look at Andy Murray's career

Andy Murray's last match at Wimbledon 2024 (IMAGE: GETTY)

Andy Murray signed off a glorious career at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Olympics have historically been one of the most successful tournaments for the Brit.

Murray won two gold medals in singles - he is the only male tennis player to achieve this feat. He also has a mixed doubles silver medal at the event. Murray is also a David Cup champion, having won for Team Great Britain in 2015.

Murray claimed three Major titles: US Open in 2012, and Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. He reached a Grand Slam final on eight more occasions. He has won 46 singles trophies on the tour, including one ATP Finals title. He was ranked World No. 1 for 41 weeks, a mean feat in the 'Big 3' era.

Thanks to his historic achievements, Murray was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth at age 29, becoming the youngest (in modern times) to get this honor.