'A great guy', 'a massive inspiration', 'an icon of the sport': if Andy Murray had any doubts about how other players see him then he should banish them now. 

From the Brits coming up behind him whom he has gone out of his way to support, to his peers and rivals at the top of the sport, players have been keen to express their admiration and memories of the star. 

Emma Raducanu

When I think of Wimbledon, I think of Andy. Growing up, that was the generation, the hero I would look up to.

Harriet Dart

Growing up, what I thought of Wimbledon, I associated Andy Murray with. He's been such a champion on and off the court. Not only for tennis, but women's tennis especially.

He's always been so supportive. I think what's been amazing for me is, during the COVID break, we were very lucky to be able to practise at the National Tennis Centre. He was always putting so many hours in.

For someone who's had such an amazing career, he just goes about his business so diligently. He's always the first person there and the last to leave. 

But more importantly, I think he's a really, really kind and nice human being.

Billy Harris

I grew up watching him play. Obviously after Tim [Henman], he was the guy to look up to. Great role model for everyone in British tennis, I think.

[I was] lucky enough the last couple years to get to know [him] a bit more, practise with him more. [He's a] great guy off the court. Gives me bits of advice and encouragement. It's going to be a shame to see him leave the game.

Alexander Zverev 

He's obviously a great champion. I think outside of Novak, Rafa, and Roger, over the past 20 years, he's probably the one who has moved a lot of fans towards tennis.

Obviously what he's done for British tennis generally as well as at Wimbledon is going to go down in the history books, for sure.

Paul Jubb

The guy is a massive inspiration, for British tennis, anyone, worldwide tennis. The guy is a legend. I hope people don't forget how much of a legend he actually is and the privilege we have to be around him daily at the National Tennis Centre.

It's something I don't take for granted even though I joke around with him and banter with him a lot. To be in the presence of a legend like that is something I'm very grateful for and seeing how he operates. 

Katie Boulter

That's something I do respect a lot about Andy Murray. I think no matter what court, no matter what place, you're going to get the best out of him. I try and emulate that. 

Jacob Fearnley

He's the best role model that a British tennis player can have, especially a Scottish player like myself. I watched him growing up, the way he climbed up the rankings, the way he competes, the way he plays, it's super special to see.

I take a lot of what he does and try to implement it in my game. If I have any kind of success like he's had on the tour, I'll be super happy. [I'm] super grateful for what he's done for the sport.

Jack Draper

I think it's going to be tough to emulate what Andy's achieved. It's obviously unbelievable. He's won here a couple times. He's been part of that Big Four era who were just winning constantly, constantly.

If I just keep on improving, keep on doing my best, I don't see why I can't be a great player like Andy has been.

Coco Gauff

I just saw a video on TikTok which always makes its rounds about correcting reporters about statistics. It's something that as a female player, you'll see a lot where people will be, like, 'He's the first player to do this'. It's like, 'Well, Serena and Venus did it, another player did it ages ago, the first American. I did it, just did it.'

I do appreciate him. Not only him but also his mother, for everything they've done for equality for women's sports.

I think his legacy is that he's just a fighter. The most inspiration I have from him is no matter what court he's playing, whether it's an ITF or Centre Court here, he's putting 100 per cent effort into that.

He's definitely an icon of the sport. He's had an incredible career that a lot of people dream of.

Novak Djokovic

The first time I met Andy, I was 12. We go [a] very long [way] back. We were never too close on the tour because it's difficult, you're rivals. We always had tremendous respect for each other, shared the stage, so to say, for many, many years.

I think there is only maybe one week difference in age. Our trajectory to the professional tour and top of the men's game is pretty similar. I mean, not much was separating our careers.

He's definitely one of the three guys, other than Roger and Rafa, that really has impacted my career and my growth as a tennis player a lot.

I do wish him all the best in his farewell. But I wouldn't be surprised if he decides to come back again. He's an incredible competitor. Resilience that you can definitely study and teach young athletes.

Cameron Norrie

[I have] so many memories of watching him. That last game of Wimbledon when he was trying to serve it out there, kept going back to deuce.

Then I think of the backhand lob from Davis Cup, winning Davis Cup. I've seen that lob 50 times.

But I think more just, other than his tennis, the person he is, the way he approaches his career and the way he treats everyone. It's amazing. He always treated me and my team with a lot of respect.

I think he deserves that, as well, the same respect he gives everyone. Amazing career. I mean, ridiculous.