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Andy Murray says winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics was the highlight of his career.

The Scot will play his final tournament at this year’s Games in Paris and will compete in the doubles alongside Dan Evans.

Murray is competing in his fifth Olympics and is the only male player to have won gold in singles twice, having also won the top prize in Rio 2016.

In 2012, he defeated Roger Federer at home in three sets, taking revenge for the defeat he had suffered on the same court at Wimbledon a month earlier. Four years later, he successfully defended his title against Novak Djokovic.

Murray also won three Grand Slams in his career, including twice at Wimbledon and the US Open, but he said winning gold for Team GB was the best achievement of his career.

“Winning the gold medal and obviously the silver in London is probably a big highlight,” Murray told Eurosport. “Of course Wimbledon was amazing but how I felt that week (in London) meant the most to me.

“I don’t always enjoy being on the track, I find competitions very stressful, but that week I was so happy. I really enjoyed the whole week.

“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete at home in the Olympics, and you know you won’t get that chance again. Definitely made the most of it.

“I was lucky to win a few medals and we were also very close to gold in the mix.

“I felt good when I played that whole week. I felt like I played really well. I wasn’t sure if I would win the final against Federer, but it was one of the best matches I’ve ever played, honestly.

“Everything just seemed to click that week. I don’t know why that was. But I wish I could have played like that more often.”

After an injury-plagued year, Murray will be unable to complete a hat-trick of gold medals in singles as he has withdrawn from that competition.

Now the 37-year-old is determined to make the most of his final tournament and claim victory at Roland Garros for the first time.

“I’ve been really lucky,” Murray explained. “Athletes don’t always acknowledge that side of things, but you need a lot of luck to keep it going for that long.

“There are some great athletes who have competed in five, six Olympic Games. I’m happy to do it again.

“It’s really different. It’s amazing how just changing the colours of the background can change the atmosphere of a place. Of course, I’m very familiar with Roland Garros and Paris, but the Olympics bring a different atmosphere.

“We experienced that in London. It wasn’t like Wimbledon usually is. It was a completely different feeling. I think that’s great. And I hope the French come and support and create a great atmosphere.”