Andy Murray's true feelings on tennis retirement revealed after throwing party at £5m mansion

Tim Henman has revealed Andy Murray is at peace with his decision to retire from tennis - having recently attended his fellow Briton's retirement party.

The former world No 1 played his last professional match at the Paris Olympics, with Murray and Dan Evans crashing out in the quarter-finals of the doubles.

Murray achieved big things throughout his career, winning three Grand Slams and two Olympic gold medals. However, with injuries taking a toll, he has now opted to walk away from the sport he loves so much.

Andy Murray is at peace with his decision to retire from tennis, according to Tim Henman PA After his participation at the Olympics ended, Murray returned to his £5million mansion in Surrey. He lives there with his wife Kim, as well as their four children Sophia, Edie, Teddy and Lola. Henman, speaking to the Daily Express, says he recently attended a retirement party at Murray's house. And he claims the 37-year-old 'appreciates' that he's made the right decision to hang up his racket after such a glittering career. JUST IN: Jake Paul demands rule change to Mike Tyson fight during tense New York press conference

"I actually saw him on Friday, he had a sort of a retirement bash for about 30 people at his house with Kim and his family," the former British No 1 said. "He was in great form there and I think he appreciates that this is absolutely the right time for him to stop. "He's overcome so many challenges physically over the last few years and hopefully now, there's a time for him to reflect a little bit and look back on what a phenomenal career he's had, the achievements and tournaments he won, everything that goes with it. "[It's] not only time to reflect, but to relax and spend time with his family because obviously the life of a professional tennis player is a massive commitment and it's really 24/7 with the tournaments, training, travel, it's on the road so much. READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo is becoming a laughing stock, his powers have gone and retiring would be wise

Tim Henman recently attended a retirement bash at Andy Murray's house PA He also secured glory at the US Open in 2012, with Djokovic beaten on that occasion. It is currently unclear what the future holds for Murray as he adjusts to life away from the court. But he did recently say he wouldn't do punditry, having not taken to the profession in the past.

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