Andy Murray savours another vintage comeback and keeps retirement at bay

Andy Murray, right, and Dan Evans, celebrate their amazing victory (Peter Byrne/PA)

Andy Murray hailed one of his best comebacks as he staved off retirement by saving five match points 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 the singles on Thursday, knew defeat against Japanese duo Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori would mean the end.