Dan Evans has revealed Adam Peaty gave Andy Murray a commemorative silver pin badge for competing at five Olympics following his retirement last week.
The tennis icon is a national hero on these shores, having won three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals throughout his glittering career.
Evans and Murray produced some outstanding performances at the games this summer, captivating the nation in the process.
However, their quest for Olympic gold was ultimately unsuccessful with the duo dumped out of the games by Team USA duo Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz last week.
Andy Murray and Dan Evans lost in the doubles at the Olympics last week
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Evans, writing for the Daily Mail, has now provided a unique insight.
He says swimming sensation Peaty gifted Murray a commemorative silver pin in honour of the 37-year-old playing at five separate Olympic games over the years.
“I still felt pretty flat at breakfast but Andy was just talking about what we could have done differently in the match,” he said.
“You won’t meet anyone who loves tennis as much as he does.
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“All the athletes got a message to meet downstairs in the Team GB lodge at 11.15am on Friday and there were a few speeches.
“Adam Peaty was there wearing a Covid mask and he was asked to present Andy with a commemorative silver pin badge for competing at five Olympics.
“It was a lovely moment and I’m sure the badge will go well with the 60 or 70 others that he’s collected over the past week!”
It is currently unclear what Murray will decide to do next.
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He’s insisted he’s not interested in becoming a commentator or pundit, having dabbled in those jobs in the past.
There is the possibility he’ll venture into coaching amid speculation he may work with Emma Raducanu in the future.
Evans feels his friend needs some time off, however, insisting he deserves time to spend with his loved ones.
“We had a bit of a heart-to-heart about what’s next,” he continued.
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“Plenty of people will be coming up to him over the next few days, telling him what a great career he’s had.
“I’m not sure how much he’ll enjoy that! It’s going to be a pretty strange feeling for him.
“Before we went our separate ways, we talked about going home and stepping back into the real world.
“For me, that’s a bit of recovery after I rolled my ankle, before I think about the US Open in a few weeks and the Davis Cup.
Dan Evans has revealed Adam Peaty gave Andy Murray a commemorative silver pin badge for competing at five Olympics following his retirement last week
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“For Andy, it’s time to look after No 1.
“I think he will make a good coach one day but not just yet.
“He’s been carrying the nation’s hopes on his shoulders for years and now is his time to rest, play some golf and look after his family.
“He always FaceTimes his kids but now he can actually be a full-time dad.”
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