Swedish tennis star Jonas Bjorkman is to retire at the end of the season.

The 36-year-old is a former world number one in doubles, having claimed titles at each of the four grand slam tournaments, nine in total, including five with Australian star Todd Woodbridge.

The pair were victorious at Wimbledon in 2002, 2003 and 2004, where Bjorkman also reached the singles semi-final in 2006.

Bjorkman said: "I've been reflecting on my professional career and I have decided that this will be my last Wimbledon.

"At the age of 36 I now feel it is time to begin the next chapter of my life, being at home with my family and pursuing other interests.

"Winning Davis Cup, reaching number four in the world in singles, number one in doubles, earning nine career grand slam doubles titles, playing the Wimbledon semi-final at the age of 34, and, last but not least, winning the Stockholm Open in front of my home crowd are just some of my finest memories.

"I have been blessed with a long and successful career and I look forward to another great experience here at Wimbledon, for my last time as a competitor.

"I also look forward to the rest of my 2008 season, which hopefully will include the Olympic Games in Beijing.

"It would be the most incredible way to finish my career if I could win a medal for Sweden."

Bjorkman also reached the final of the mixed doubles in 1999 and 2007, as well as reaching the semi-final of the US Open singles in 1997.

He was a member of the Sweden team which won consecutive Davis Cups in 1997 and 1998.

Bjorkman is seeded eighth along with partner Kevin Ullyett in this year's Wimbledon, facing Australian duo Paul Hanley and Todd Perry in the first round.

He faces fellow veteran Arnaud Clement of France in the first round of the singles.