While Andy Murray may have bid farewell to his tennis career, he has continued to make headlines since retiring his racket.
The 37-year-old sportsman, who called it quits after playing at the Paris Olympics in early August, shocked the sporting world last month when he announced a remarkable return to the game – this time as a coach to his former adversary Novak Djokovic. The pair, who collectively boast 145 singles titles to their names, were once fierce competitors on the court.
Now they are joining forces, with Murray stepping into Djokovic’s coaching team ahead of the Australian Open in January. Tennis enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the collaboration of these two titans in the new year.
Meanwhile, Murray has been keeping busy in retirement, embracing several new ventures – all helping to build his fortune – and spending more quality time with his wife Kim and their four children
What is Andy Murray’s new TV role?
Murray’s new coaching position isn’t his only fresh endeavour post-retirement – he is also slated to feature in an upcoming TV advert in Australia. According to The Herald Sun, the former tennis champion will portray an action hero being pursued through Melbourne’s streets in the commercial, which concludes dramatically with him diving through a Chinatown restaurant window.
Murray was spotted during the ad shoot earlier this month in the Australian city, sporting a fake cut on his face and donning his signature Castore kit smeared with mud. Murray said at the time: “I’m seeing a different Melbourne this time. I’ve not been around some of these parts before and it’s been good fun. It’s a big shoot. I’ve never done anything like this before because I never had the time. But it’s fun to do something like this.”
The Scot has also been sharpening his golf skills with the goal of achieving scratch. Currently boasting a seven handicap, Murray made his first appearance at the prestigious BMW PGA Championship’s Pro-Am in Wentworth earlier this year and went on to clinch victory at the inaugural BTJA Mike Dickson Golf Day at Hanbury Manor Golf Club in Hertfordshire.
He opened up about his new competitive edge in golf, saying (via Wales Online): “It’s a different sort of nerves, because you are comfortable in the sort of tennis environment. I’m not thinking I’m going to walk out on the tennis court and forget how to hit the ball. Whereas here, there’s people standing five metres away from where I’m driving, and I’m like, I’m useless at this game.
“You just want to try and keep the ball in play and don’t mess up too much. I’m obviously getting to practice a lot more than the average person. I obviously played a bit when I was younger, and if I can get the right sort of lessons and practise the right things, then yeah, I’ve got a chance of doing that.”
Did Andy Murray and Kim Sears separate?
Murray tied the knot with Kim Sears, the daughter of renowned tennis coach Nigel Sears, back in 2015. The pair first crossed paths a decade prior at a swanky US Open party. Their romance blossomed over approximately nine years before they were married in Murray’s birthplace, Dunblane, and they have since welcomed four children together: Sophia, eight, Edie, six, Teddy, four, and three-year-old Lola.
The path of love hasn’t always been easy for them, and they hit a rough patch in 2009 when they temporarily went their separate ways – during which Kim famously ‘won custody’ of their beloved pooch Maggie. However, the split lasted only half a year before the two reunited, prompting Murray to reflect on his personal needs.
“I work better in a relationship,” he shared, adding: “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.” Ever since they rekindled their romance, the couple has gone from strength to strength with Murray consistently lauding his wife in interviews.
Speaking to the New York Times, Murray expressed his gratitude for Kim’s support, despite her reservations about public scrutiny. He explained: “She doesn’t like being in the newspapers, and people commenting on what she’s wearing and how she looks, and those sorts of things. That’s one of the things that I guess she’s also sacrificed, a little bit, for our relationship, and I appreciate that a lot.
“You’re in these huge cities meeting new people all the time and it would be easy to get your head turned. But Kim’s always been there for me. She really cares about me and helps with so many things. She always has. That’s why we have such a great relationship.”
What is Andy Murray’s net worth?
Given his remarkable achievements on the tennis court, it’s hardly surprising that Murray has amassed a considerable fortune. With an impressive 46 titles under his belt – including two Wimbledon championships, three Olympic gold medals and a US Open victory – the Scottish legend has raked in over £50million in prize money alone throughout his career.
But his earnings don’t stop there. His substantial income is further boosted by lucrative endorsement deals and sponsorship partnerships with big names like Jaguar, Castore, Under Armour and Head. Over time, he’s has also teamed up with other major brands such as Amazon Prime Video, Standard Life and American Express.
All things considered, Murray’s estimated net worth is a whopping £85m, according to Celebrity Net Worth. However, some sources suggest that the figure could be closer to £100m. The tennis icon has invested a significant portion of his wealth in real estate, splurging on a £5m mansion in Surrey and a plush flat in Miami, amongst others.
Since 2013, he and Kim have been the proud owners of the five-star Cromlix House Hotel in Dunblane, which served as the venue for their wedding two years later. The opulent hotel, nestled within 34 acres of private grounds and woodland, boasts 10 bedrooms, five suites and a one-bedroom lodge.
It also features its own private chapel, tennis court, pickleball court and a restaurant managed by an award-winning chef. Originally built as a Victorian mansion, it underwent a complete makeover when the Murrays took ownership. According to KAYAK, room rates typically vary from £350 to £950 per night.