What an end to the day!

That was emotional. A great send off on Centre Court for a Great British star.

Andy Murray still has some tennis to play at Wimbledon this week - he'll feature alongside Emma Raducanu in the mixed doubles - but tonight was a family affair.

Murray's men's doubles encounter, with brother Jamie by his side, may have ended in defeat but there was a true celebration to follow.

Hopefully, we'll have recovered emotionally for some more action tomorrow!

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Millington: But in the end, we all shake hands with the opponent we cannot beat. What a beautiful and poignant tribute to Andy and a reminder to us all

Ginny: Absolutely in bits watching the Andy Murray send off. So lovely that Sue Barker came on to do the interview and the crowd reaction was fantastic. End of an era

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Andy Murray on making the decision to retire:

"It is hard because I would love to keep playing but I can't. Physically it's just too tough now. All of the injuries have added up and like I said they haven't been insignificant.

"I want to play forever. I love this sport. It's given me so much, taught me loads of lessons over the years that I can use for the rest of my life. I don't want to stop so it is hard."

Lewis Bell: Thank you Andy Murray. You legend.

Matt Wood: What a tribute, absolutely brilliant and so befitting of the man. Andy Murray you are a legend! Thank you for making tennis such a great sport to watch and follow.

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Andy Murray on his wife Kim:

"I better say something about my wife because otherwise I'll get in trouble if I don't, but this is probably going to be the hard part.

"We met the first time when we were 18 years old.

"Kim's dad is a tennis coach and we met over in New York and went out for dinner there at the US Open.

"I choked a little bit the first time we went out. We walked her home to her hotel and I asked her for her email address. I don't think that's a normal thing to do.

"She came along to actually watch me for the first time at the US Open. I actually vomited twice in that match. Once right in front of where she was sitting. I then stood up and vomited on my opponent's racquet bag and she still seemed to like me so I knew she was a keeper after that.

"She's been an amazing, amazing support to me and to my whole family and is the best mum."

Ash McGregor: A brilliant champion during a golden age of men’s tennis A staunch ally to women in the game Dogged determination to play despite injury Bravo Andy Murray. Bravo.

Andy Murray on his family:

"Mum and dad have been amazing support, still today, but when we were little and allowing us to go and pursue our dreams.

"Jamie left home to go to train when he was 12, then he moved to Paris. I left to go over to Spain.

"I know now having children how, I don't even like them being away for a day so allowing us to go and train abroad and pursue our dreams, we couldn't have done that without their support so thank you mum and dad."

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Andy Murray on the support teams he's had during his career:

"I've had incredible support and I think all the players here know that you can't do this on your own. You need a team of people supporting you.

"The coaches, strength and conditioning teams, physios. In recent years, surgeons unfortunately as well.

"I've had some amazing people working with me over the years. A huge thanks to them for supporting me through this. The last few years have been hard for me but I think hard for them.

"It's obviously been hard for all of us. The injuries have been tough, quite significant injuries. We've worked extremely hard just to be on the court competing, probably not on the level that any of us wanted but we tried."

Rinky Hijikata on playing against Andy Murray on Centre Court:

"Obviously it’s a very special for us to come out here and play together. Today was all about Andy and the great champion he is.

"It was an absolute honour to step on the court with him before he could finish up playing."

On returning to Wimbledon next year as a spectator:

"I'm not never going to come back here!

"It depends who I'm watching. I hate watching my brother. I find it really difficult to watch my brother play. I love tennis. I watch it all the time.

"I would probably be more comfortable sitting up there in a coaching box rather than somewhere else."

After walking off Centre Court, Andy Murray stood by the stairwell for a few seconds on his own for what looked like a much needed moment of reflection.

He had forgotten to take his bag with him, though.

But much like Andy's speech, which was spliced with emotion and comedy, as you watch him in deep thought, his brother Jamie comes trundling in, struggling to squeeze down the corridor with a bag on each shoulder - his own and Andy's.

On winning the final game to take the Wimbledon title in 2013:

"When I got off the court, I didn't remember any of what had happened but I have watched that game back a few times and some of the stuff he was coming up with on the match points was incredible.

"If I had lost that game, it would have been very hard to go on to win. Amazing last game.

"With my tennis, it's always been a bit of a struggle so that last game was always going to be a bit of a struggle."

On winning Wimbledon in 2016:

"2016 was really different. I felt way less pressure and the enjoyment I got out of that win was totally different to 2013.

"I had an amazing evening that night with my all friends and family, properly went out and enjoyed it with the people closest to me.

"Of my Slams, 2016 was my favourite one.

"I don't remember much of that night. I had a few drinks and I did unfortunately vomit in the cab on the way home."

Andy Murray on playing against Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer:

"They were alright weren't they?

"They weren't the easiest guys to get past. I was obviously incredibly fortunate to play in this time and I think all tennis fans have been incredibly lucky to witness what they've obviously gone on to achieve.

"It's been incredible to watch what they've done. It's been incredible to be a part of some of the matches in major championships with them over the years.

"I was fortunate to manage to get through them a couple of time in big moments but what a time to be on the tour."

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Andy Murray must have known he was going to have to do an interview like this.

If not, he's got some great material up his sleeve as he weaves some one-liners and charming anecdotes into some hugely emotional moments.

His timing is perfect.

Centre Court, as it has been so many times over the past nearly two decades, captivated with all eyes fixed on Murray.

Murray then goes to thank all of those who are stood courtside - the likes of Novak Djokovic, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova and others - before making his way off the court.

A walk up the stairs and out on to the balcony sees him greeted by adoring fans from below.

Andy Murray on winning his first Wimbledon title in 2013:

"I did find it pretty stressful to be honest with you. It wasn't easy but I obviously had an amazing team of people around me, supporting me through all of that.

"The crowd support obviously made a huge difference. Playing at a home is obviously a huge advantage in al sports and I used it that day.

"Novak [Djokovic] had an off day obviously. I just managed to get over the line. I didn't really actually enjoy it as much as I should've done. I just found the whole thing very, very stressful."

If that was tough speaking about his coaching team then it's not getting an easier.

"Now we need to talk about your family," says Sue Barker.

Andy starts by thanking them for supporting him through his career.

He talks about first meeting his wife Kim in New York and "almost blowing his chance" when he asked for her email address.

A few more hiccups along the way and Kim was still there, Andy tells us.

Now for a few words on his mum, Judy, who has been by his and a driving force throughout his career.

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