Andy Murray has enjoyed a glittering tennis career, but the Scot has also been at the centre of various personal milestones, including his split from wife Kim
Andy Murray’s career has now come to and end after he fell just short, alongside, playing partner Dan Evans, in the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at the Paris Olympics.
He and Evans previously made an extraordinary comeback from five match points down to defeat Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel of Japan in the first round, followed by a similarly thrilling victory over Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen in the second.
The British duo secured their spot in the quarter-finals after overcoming two match points against their Belgian opponents – and missing two of their own – with Evans’ victorious smash winner prompting both men to leap around in ecstatic celebration.
Murray, despite his exit in Paris, already has an impressive collection of Olympic medals. He previously won gold in the men’s singles at London and Rio, and claimed silver alongside Laura Robson in the 2012 mixed doubles, reports Wales Online.
Undeniably, the tennis star’s accomplishments on the court are impressive, boasting 46 titles, including two Wimbledon and one US Open championship, as well as his Olympic victories. However, as one of Britain’s most successful and discussed athletes, there has been significant interest in Murray’s personal life throughout his career.
After he played the final match of his career, we delve into Murray’s life off the court, exploring his staggering net worth and surprising split from wife Kim.
Being one of the most triumphant players ever, Murray has accumulated an extraordinary personal wealth, banking over £50million in prize money alone during his distinguished career.
His winnings are supplemented by his considerable earnings through endorsement deals and sponsorship partnerships, collaborating with big brands like Jaguar, Castore, Under Armour and Head. Over time, he’s also partnered with other major brands such as Amazon Prime Video, Standard Life and American Express.
Celebrity Net Worth estimates that these deals and winnings have contributed to a net worth of around £85million. However, some sources suggest it could be closer to £100million.
Tennis ace Sir Andy Murray has impressively expanded his property portfolio over the years, including a lavish residence in the heart of Oxshott, Surrey. The grand abode, which he snapped up for north of £5million back in 2009, is just one example of his savvy investments.
Another feather in his property cap includes the luxurious Cromlix House, a five-star country hotel close to his Dunblane roots, which he purchased a decade ago for £1.8million.
The glittering sportsman’s personal life often garners as much attention as his on-court exploits. He’s happily hitched to Kim Sears, with their romance blossoming at a soiree during the 2005 US Open.
Their relationship hit headlines a year later and they sealed the deal in matrimonial bliss in 2015.
Their bustling family life now includes four children – Sophia, eight, Edie, six, Teddy, four, and three year old Lola. Murray has previously quipped that securing an early bedtime for the whole brood was among his most laudable triumphs, mentioning this in jest during a chat in 2021.
Nevertheless, the road hasn’t always been smooth; the two briefly went their separate ways in 2009 after being an item in the public eye for some time. Despite navigating through those rocky times amiably, Kim even kept their beloved dog Maggie, love rekindled, culminating in their reunion within half a year.
Murray opened up about the bond saying, “I work better in a relationship. At the end of the day, especially if I’ve lost a match, I don’t like talking about tennis, so it’s nice to have someone to talk to about other stuff.”
Kim, the supportive wife of tennis star Andy Murray, is well-known for her passionate displays while he plays. Her colourful language made headlines during Murray’s Wimbledon semi-final victory over Tomas Berdych in 2015, where she was heard exclaiming: “F****** have that you flash Czech f***”.
After Andy Murray was honoured with a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year Honours list in 2016, he quipped about his wife’s need to curb her courtside language now that she would be a Lady. “She’s going to have to [do] no more swearing during my matches any more, for any of you who saw that a few years ago,” he joked.
Murray has frequently expressed joy over his role as a father and has openly prioritised it above his tennis accolades. In a candid admission during an interview, he said: ”I’d rather be getting up in the middle of the night and helping [with the kids] than winning every tennis match and her thinking when she grows up: ‘Actually, you know what, he was a s****y dad but he won a lot of tennis matches so, you know, well done’.
Despite a strong bond with his elder brother Jamie, Andy Murray’s competitive nature has occasionally caused tension between them. A notable rift occurred in 2008 after Murray chose to pull out of a Great Britain Davis Cup match against Argentina to protect his knee from further injurya match he would have competed in with Jamie.In the wake of his younger brother’s withdrawal, Jamie was compelled to team up with Ross Hutchins for the match, which they did not win. Expressing his frustration, Jamie confessed: “It kind of affects the way we feel about him. “He further commented: “I think it’s disappointing he chose not to come.
“From what I have been reading he hasn’t come out and said he’s injured, it’s more a prevention thing. I think if he had really wanted to push himself he could have come here for the match.”
“It was a shock for me and for the team. I was not aware he had a problem.”
“From his point of view, I guess he doesn’t have anything to apologise for as he’s taken the decision not to come. “”He would have been a formidable opponent because of his ability to win singles matches; he’s a world-class player.”
“He’s been in the top 10 and not by fluke. I reckon he would have relished the challenge of having the crowd against him; he thrives under those conditions.”
Andy, however, did not take long to respond to his brother’s comments, stating: “It was a little bit disappointing. But he obviously felt pretty strongly about it and he’s entitled to his opinion.”
“If he knew what it was like playing three five-set matches in a row on clay then maybe he’d understand my position a little bit better. I’ve not spoken to him yet.”
“I’ll see him soon. I guess we’ll have to have a chat about it and just discuss our feelings on Davis Cup and the sort of position that I am in, but it’s probably not going to be the most fun conversation to have with your brother.”
“The brothers did not speak to each other for two weeks, but eventually reconciled .With retirement looming, Andy Murray has opened up about life beyond tennis.”
“I don’t know exactly what the rest of my life will look like, but I will still stay in touch with the sport,” he expressed during an Olympic Village interview before the Games. “Initially, I want to be at home with my family. I want to spend a lot of time with my kids and my wife, so I won’t be on the road much, I know that.”
“Murray also hinted at a new sporting pursuit post-retirement, expressing his intent to sharpen his golf skills.”
I’ll play a lot of golf.” But as one sporting chapter closes, another may open for Murray, as he revealed plans to dedicate time to improving his skills on the golf course once his tennis career concludes.”
I want to become a scratch golfer. I’ve always loved playing golf, but because of the issues with my back, I haven’t played for five or six years.
“He also mentioned the possibility of staying connected to the Olympics in a different role, although his future plans remain undecided.”
“I would also love to be part of the next Olympics in some capacity, but I don’t have any clear plans on what it is I’m going to do from a work perspective.” The tennis star, contemplating a comeback to the sport, remarked: “I don’t see myself playing any of the invitational things or those sort of events.”
I expect I’ll still hit some balls and stuff, but when I play sport, I like to compete – whether that’s in cards, golf or whatever. I want to be competitive.
“I don’t want to just have a hit and giggle.” He further expressed his readiness to retire, saying, “I know it’s the right time to stop – I didn’t feel that way a few months ago when I thought this is when I was going to stop but I didn’t really want to, whereas now I want to – and I know that it’s the right time for me, so I feel good about it.”.
