TV sports commentator Clare Balding was reduced to tears as she spoke live on the BBC about tennis player Andy Murray on Thursday 1 August, shortly after he and partner Dan Evans lost their quarter final men’s doubles match at the Olympics and therefore ended their time at the tournament.The match was Andy’s final professional appearance after he announced he would retire after the Olympic Games in Paris.The match, in which Andy and Dan lost in straight sets to Team USA pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, was broadcast live on the BBC, with the cameras turning to Clare and co-presenters Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster after the game was over. “My word, hasn't he shown us everything he is about in his three matches here,” she began. "It is never over until it's over.

And now sadly, in terms of his professional playing career that is it, it is over.” “All we can say is thank you, thank you,” Clare added, her voice breaking, and co-presenter Rebecca Adlington couldn’t hold back her emotions either, saying: “You’re going to make me cry!” As the presenting team spoke about Andy’s achievements and Clare regained her composure, a hand appeared on camera offering Clare a tissue to wipe away her tears.

Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free She was not the only one feeling the emotions of the night, as both Andy and Dan looked to be holding back the tears, too.

Andy managed to keep it together as he spoke to cameras following the end of the match. “"I’m happy. It has been a good run here in my final tournament.

Clare Balding breaks down in tears live on BBC after Andy Murray ends tennis career with Olympic defeat

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