Andy Murray and Dan Evans turn from friends to foes after Olympics heartbreak

Andy Murray and Dan Evans' partnership was one of the highlights during the opening week of action.

Andy Murray and Olympic doubles partner Dan Evans have gone from friends to foes after their heartbreak in the French capital. Murray’s career came to a close at Roland-Garros last week when he and Evans were knocked out of the doubles competition by American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul. The duo had enjoyed two sensational victories prior to their quarter-final exit, with Murray and Evans fending off seven match points across their first two rounds. However, on the back of their emotional exit from the Games, Murray and Evans have since become enemies… on the golf course.

Murray shared a snap to his 2.1million followers on Instagram of him and Evans enjoying a round of golf. The pair appeared to be in good spirits though, with Murray having taken to retirement well since hanging up his racket. The three-time Grand Slam winner has been spotted at several Olympic events, while also being snapped with fellow athletes, including women’s tennis star, Coco Gauff. Speaking to Puntodebreak.com about her meeting with Murray, the Team USA ace said: “I could sit here for hours talking about all the cool people I met [at the Olympics].

Andy Murray took a week break from playing sports and then got RIGHT back into it, playing golf with his doubles partner from the Olympics Dan Evans. ?????? pic.twitter.com/rDAhKAeu1h — Scott Barclay (@BarclayCard18) August 7, 2024

Andy Murray and Dan Evans captured the heart of the British public during their run to the quarters.

“I finally took a photo with Rafa Nadal, I didn't post the photo, but I probably should have… I also finally took a photo with Andy Murray, which I had always wanted to ask him for." Gauff, who crashed out in the third round of the women’s singles event, pointed towards the friendly atmosphere within the Olympic village as a reason for her finally asking Murray for a picture. She continued: “So I managed to accomplish my two goals, getting a photo with the two of them. Ironically they are tennis players, so I could have gotten them in any tournament, but I don't know, I just felt like I didn't have the confidence.

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Coco Gauff says she achieved her goals of getting photos with Rafa Nadal & Andy Murray:

“I could sit here for hours talking about all the cool people I met (Olympics). I finally took a photo with Rafa Nadal, I didn't post the photo, but I probably should have… I also finally… pic.twitter.com/F6xWbVM6HY — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 7, 2024

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