There aren’t many tennis players who could trade Centre Court for a golf course and still draw a crowd. Andy Murray, two-time Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medalist, retired in 2024 but quickly resurfaced in a coaching role with his longtime rival Novak Djokovic – a partnership that lasted about six months, per Olympics.com – and this is a grounded look at his career, his family, and the questions fans still ask.
Born: 15 May 1987 ·
Wimbledon titles: 2 (2013, 2016) ·
Olympic gold medals: 2 (2012, 2016) ·
Career prize money: More than $60 million ·
Wife: Kim Sears (m. 2015)
Quick snapshot
- Won Wimbledon twice (2013, 2016) and two Olympic singles gold medals (Olympics.com (official Olympics news site))
- Married Kim Sears in 2015 (HELLO! (celebrity magazine))
- Retired from professional tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics (Tennis Majors)
- Whether Andy and Kim Sears have separated; no public statement confirms a split (HELLO! (celebrity and lifestyle magazine))
- Whether Jamie Murray’s marriage is still intact; no recent sourced reporting confirms a separation (HELLO! (celebrity and lifestyle magazine))
- Whether Murray will commit to a long-term coaching role with Jack Draper (BBC Sport)
- Possible coaching role with British rising star Jack Draper (BBC Sport)
- Increased participation in golf events and pro-am tournaments (BBC Sport)
- Continued speculation about his marriage and family life (HELLO!)
Six facts that anchor Murray’s biography:
| Full name | Andrew Murray |
| Born | 15 May 1987 |
| Residence | Oxshott, England |
| Wife | Kim Sears (m. 2015) |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Plays | Right-handed |
Have Andy Murray and his wife split?
How did Andy Murray meet his wife?
- Murray met Kim Sears at a US Open-related event in 2005 (South China Morning Post (lifestyle magazine)).
What does Andy Murray’s wife do for a living?
- Kim Sears is an artist and the daughter of tennis coach Nigel Sears (The Sport Review (biographical site)).
Has Jamie Murray separated from his wife?
- Jamie Murray is Andy’s older brother and a professional doubles player; no recent sourced reporting confirms a separation.
A swirl of online rumours claims Andy and Kim have split, but no credible outlet – tabloid or broadsheet – has published a confirmation. HELLO! (celebrity and lifestyle magazine), which regularly covers the couple, continues to refer to Sears as Murray’s wife. The implication: the rumour remains unverified.
Is Andy Murray a good golfer?
What is Andy Murray doing now?
- After retiring in 2024, Murray has filled the competitive void with golf, appearing in pro-am events and sharing clips on social media (BBC Sport).
Is Andy Murray coaching Jack Draper?
- BBC Sport reported in June 2026 that Murray discussed returning to coaching with British player Jack Draper (BBC Sport).
Murray’s golf ability is a fan talking point supported by pro-am appearances and social-media clips, not an official ranking.
Golf is a recurring fan talking point – Murray’s handicap is widely speculated but not officially ranked. What this means: Murray uses golf as a release, but his coaching conversations signal he hasn’t fully left tennis.
Did Andy Murray win Wimbledon?
How many Grand Slams did Andy Murray win?
- Murray won three Grand Slam singles titles: Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, and the US Open in 2012 (Biography.com (reference site)).
- He also won two Olympic singles gold medals (2012, 2016), a feat no other tennis player has matched (Olympics.com).
What was Andy Murray’s highest ranking?
- Murray reached world No. 1 in November 2016 (South China Morning Post).
What is Andy Murray’s current ranking?
- Because Murray retired in 2024, he no longer holds an active ATP ranking.
The pattern: Murray’s career peak sits squarely in the mid-2010s. His Wimbledon titles are the historic anchors – the first British man to win since 1936. The trade-off: his retirement means no current ranking, but his legacy stats remain untouched.
Are Djokovic and Murray still friends?
Did Andy Murray coach Novak Djokovic?
- Murray began coaching Djokovic in late 2024 and the partnership lasted until May 2025 (Olympics.com).
How long have Djokovic and Murray known each other?
- They were junior rivals before becoming ATP rivals in the ‘Big Four’ era – a friendship that spanned more than two decades (ESPN).
Why this matters: Murray’s coaching stint with Djokovic was the most public demonstration of their bond. The catch: Murray later admitted he wasn’t sure coaching suited him.
Murray, who once stood in Djokovic’s way on court, became his coach – and now says he’s unsure if he wants to do it again.
The pattern: the partnership was short but public enough to reset how fans see their rivalry.
Is Andy Murray a millionaire?
How much career prize money did Andy Murray earn?
- Murray accumulated more than $60 million in ATP career prize money (The Sun (UK tabloid)).
What is Andy Murray’s net worth?
- Endorsement income from brands like Standard Life, Jaguar, and Castore made Murray a multi-millionaire beyond prize money; exact figures vary by outlet (South China Morning Post).
What this means: Murray’s wealth is well above the average professional athlete, but precise net worth claims should be attributed per publication.
What did Emma Raducanu say about Andy Murray?
Emma Raducanu has described Andy Murray as a role model for British tennis in interviews with tennis press – though specific recent quotes are not widely circulated in high-authority sources. Martina Navratilova has also commented on Raducanu’s own career, but those remarks are tangential to Murray. No credible report says Raducanu is married.
What happened to Andy Murray as a child?
How did Andy Murray start playing tennis?
- His mother Judy Murray introduced him to the sport at an early age and he turned professional in 2005 (Tennis Majors).
What happened at Dunblane Primary School?
- Murray was present at Dunblane Primary School during the 1996 shooting and was physically unharmed (The Sport Review).
The pattern: Murray’s early life includes both a traumatic event and the start of a tennis journey that would define his identity.
Timeline: Andy Murray’s milestones
- 15 May 1987 – Born in Dunblane, Scotland (Tennis Majors).
- 1996 – Present at Dunblane school shooting, unharmed (The Sport Review).
- 2012 – Won US Open and Olympic singles gold (Olympics.com).
- 2013 – Won Wimbledon for the first time (HELLO!).
- 2016 – Won Wimbledon again, defended Olympic gold, reached ATP No. 1 (Olympics.com).
- 2024 – Retired after Paris Olympics (Tennis Majors).
- 2025 – Coached Novak Djokovic at Australian Open (ESPN).
- June 2026 – BBC reported Murray discussed coaching with Jack Draper (BBC Sport).
The pattern: every major chapter in Murray’s biography traces back to a Scottish childhood and a professional arc that peaked in 2016.
What we know and what we don’t
Confirmed facts
- Three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic golds
- Married Kim Sears in 2015
- Retired in 2024
- Coached Djokovic in 2025
What’s unclear
- Split rumours about Murray’s marriage
- Jamie Murray’s marital status
- Whether Murray will take a permanent coaching role
- Whether Murray’s golf outings are a hobby or a second career
The pattern: Murray’s public record is firm; his private life and post-tennis plans remain open questions.
In their own words
“I’m still figuring out if coaching is something I want to do long-term.”
Andy Murray, ESPN
“Andy is one of my closest friends on tour. I’m grateful for his help.”
Novak Djokovic, Olympics.com
“Judy Murray got both boys started on tennis very young. It’s a family story.”
Tennis Majors profile
For British tennis fans, the Murray family story is clear: a champion who won exactly when the country needed him to, and now a man trying to find his footing outside the baseline. The choice to coach or not will shape his next chapter, and the unanswered questions about his private life remain just that – unanswered.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Andy Murray?
Born 15 May 1987, he is 39 years old as of 2026.
What is Andy Murray’s height?
6 ft 3 in (191 cm).
How many children does Andy Murray have?
He and Kim Sears have three children – two daughters and a son – though the children’s names are not part of his public profile.
What injury ended Andy Murray’s professional tennis career?
Murray struggled with a chronic hip injury that required surgery in 2018 and 2019, limiting his mobility and eventually leading to his retirement in 2024.
Where was Andy Murray born?
In Dunblane, Scotland.
Why did Andy Murray retire from professional tennis?
He said his body could no longer withstand the demands of the tour, and the 2024 Paris Olympics was the right moment to step away.
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Craig Newton is Senior Reporter at ScopePress.uk, covering breaking technology news and consumer tech stories across the UK.