Andy Murray is a global sporting icon, with a glittering tennis career that saw him win three Grand Slam singles titles and two Olympic gold medals. But what about away from the court?
Andy Murray’s legacy in tennis is undeniable. The pioneering Brit, who boasts two Wimbledon titles, a US Open crown, and a pair of Olympic gold medals, is without doubt one of the greatest sportsmen the UK has ever produced.
Having now stepped away from competition, his path from the small town of Dunblane to global acclaim – one defined by tenacity and drive – cannot be understated. But Murray’s story goes well beyond what happened on the court.
Off it lies a much deeper story. His behind-the-scenes life is chock-full of financial success, close-knit relationships, and personal trials that have shaped the man behind the champion.
As he turns 38, Mirror Sport takes a closer look at the individual who singlehandedly transformed British tennis – offering a rare glimpse into the moments, influences and battles that have come to define Sir Andy Murray.
Net worth
Murray has built an estimated £100million fortune, the result of both sporting glory and shrewd decisions. His on-court earnings, which peaked in in 2016 which brought in £10.8m alone, include the £1.6m pot he earned thanks to his 2013 Wimbledon win, breaking an eight-decade British drought.
Beyond tournament winnings, endorsements with companies like Under Armour, Jaguar, and Castore have been hugely profitable. Murray also purchased a £5m mansion in Oxshott, Surrey, featuring a pool, fitness studio, and massage suite, back in 2009.
He later sold a Miami property for profit and in 2014 bought Cromlix House, a luxury hotel near Dunblane, for £1.8m. The 15-room estate, where he and Kim tied the knot, is now open to paying guests – turning personal heritage into enterprise.
His financial reach spans hospitality and real estate, supported by ongoing brand collaborations. His appearance in a recent Melbourne TV ad, playing an action-packed role, demonstrates his continued star power.
Murray also recently dipped into coaching, working with Novak Djokovic before their arrangement ended this week.
Raducanu apology
Things turned a little sour between Murray and Emma Raducanu during Wimbledon 2024 when she backed out of their mixed doubles pairing, citing wrist problems. The withdrawal abruptly ended Murray’s final Wimbledon outing and led to public backlash, with Judy Murray calling it “astonishing.”
Raducanu defended her position, insisted she had to focus on her fitness and singles campaign. “I have to prioritise myself, my singles, and my body,” she explained. Although it was a tough blow during Murray’s farewell run, the rift appears to have healed.
In January, Raducanu revealed that she’d written a heartfelt apology after her Australian Open run. “I just hope he doesn’t hate me too much,” she admitted, reiterating her deep respect for the three-time Grand Slam winner.
Murray, she said, replied kindly despite initial sadness. “We’re fine now,” she confirmed, noting they now exchange friendly words like “hello” and “well done.”
Following their reconciliation, speculation has grown around Murray becoming her coach – a role he’s previously shown interest in. Raducanu parted ways with Nick Cavaday, her coach, in January 2025 due to his illness, and she’s now looking for a long-term mentor.
Mark Petchey, temporarily coaching her for the grass season, believes Murray would be an ideal match. “If that option came up for Emma she would be mad not to take it,” said Petchey last June. “That would be the dream team in so many ways. He would be phenomenal.”
Kim’s confession
Behind Murray’s public success lies a private, and rarely-told story of struggle, vividly captured by his wife, Kim, in a heartfelt 2024 interview. She recalled his difficult recovery period, particularly a “really quite horrendous” hip injury in 2017.
At the peak of his career as world No. 1, Murray was forced out of top tournaments and saw Rafael Nadal take over the top spot. With Kim pregnant at the time, she watched Andy suffer with such intense pain that he couldn’t even sit on the floor to play with their daughter, Sophia.
“It was very hard living with him throughout that,” she told The Telegraph in August. “He was genuinely miserable… just walking the dog was awful.”
She continued: “He’d reached the pinnacle in his sport, and he was at home with Sophia, and he was in too much pain to get down onto the floor to play with her… I found it awful too, because it was such hard work.”
Kim’s openness reveals the emotional cost behind elite sports. The pair met at a 2005 US Open party and after a brief breakup in 2009, married in 2015. Together, they’ve built a family with four children: Sophia, Edie, Teddy, and Lola.
As the daughter of renowned coach Nigel Sears, Kim has long stood courtside, backing Murray during highs and lows. He once said, “I work better in a relationship… it’s nice to have someone to talk to about other stuff.”
Though his days as a competitor are over, Murray’s life story is still unfolding – with a solid financial base, a supportive family, and promising opportunities in coaching paving the way for continued success.