Andy Murray and Dan Evans mount stunning fightback to stave off the Scot’s retirement

Murray is playing the final event of his career in Paris. 
Andy Murray and Dan Evans mount stunning fightback to stave off the Scot’s retirement

NOT DONE YET: Andy Murray roars during his first-round men’s doubles win. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Andy Murray put retirement on hold with an incredible fightback alongside Dan Evans in the first round of the Olympic men’s doubles.

Murray is playing the final event of his brilliant career and, having pulled out of singles on Thursday, knew defeat against Japanese duo Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori would mean the end.

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