In a moment that will be remembered as one of the most emotional of the Paris Olympics, British tennis legend Andy Murray delivered a heartfelt 10-word message to his doubles partner Dan Evans after their quarterfinal run in the men’s doubles.

“Thank you for standing by me until the very end,” Murray wrote, just minutes after their final match on Olympic clay.

The message, though short, carried the weight of a lifetime — as the quarterfinal loss to the American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul marked the final professional match of Murray’s storied career.

Dan Evans, who partnered with Murray throughout the tournament and helped him reach the quarterfinals, responded in a way that stunned fans around the world. His message, posted across his social media platforms shortly after Murray’s tribute, read:

“If I had to do it all over again, I’d still choose to stand beside you — forever proud.”

The reply has since gone viral, garnering millions of views and thousands of tear-filled reactions from fans, fellow athletes, and celebrities alike. Many praised Evans not only for his emotional words but also for the dignity, support, and brotherhood he showed throughout the tournament.

The partnership between Murray and Evans was a surprise highlight at Olympic Paris 2024, with their underdog journey to the quarterfinals celebrated by British fans as a final golden chapter in Murray’s tennis legacy.

In a press conference afterward, Evans appeared visibly moved:

“I didn’t just play for my country — I played for my hero,” he said, choking back emotion.

As Andy Murray bids farewell to the sport he defined for a generation, his final moments on court — shared with a true teammate — have reminded the world that while medals may fade, loyalty, gratitude, and friendship endure.