Farewell to Britain’s greatest ever sportsman

If this was his last match, it would be a fitting end for a player who is famous for his fighting spirit. His career has had many ups and downs. He once broke down in tears after losing WimbledonAn international tennis tournament held in London every year., only to win an OlympicRelating to the Olympic Games, which take place every four years. gold medal a month later. The next year he became Wimbledon's first British champion in 77 years. Even now, he says he may still play again this summer. Murray learnt the value of determinationThe will and spirit to do something. A determined person does not give up easily. as a child. He says his elder brother Jamie "was always better" at tennis when they were growing up. "That is what it comes down to: you need to want to work hard for something." Is never giving up the most important lesson we can learn? Definitely. Murray has not won as many titles as someone like Roger FedererFederer won his first major singles title at Wimbledon in 2003 aged 21. , but that only makes his victories sweeter. Every time he is knocked down, he gets back up. That is what makes him a true sporting hero - and an inspiration to all of us. Sometimes it is good to know when the time has come to bow out. "I didn't care if I damaged my hip any more in the match," Murray said on Monday. Playing more matches could hurt him even further. There would be no shame in saying goodbye. Word Watch Fitting: Appropriate.KeywordsWimbledon - An international tennis tournament held in London every year.