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Andy Murray, a name that redefined British tennis,
forged in the heart of Scotland and sharpened on the world's biggest stages.
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A fierce competitor and a relentless fighter, his
story goes far beyond the trophies and titles.
It's the story of a man who battled not only the world's best players but his
own body overcoming every obstacle placed in his path.
His journey through triumph and heartbreak has redefined
what it means to fight for a dream,
inspiring millions with each swing of his racket.
This is the story of a player who rose, fell and rose again.
A tale of tenacity, sacrifice and the undying spirit of a true competitor.
In the small town of Dunblane, Scotland, Andy Murray's story
began far from the grand stadiums and flashing
cameras that would one day surround him.
From an early age it was clear there was something different about this boy.
His focus, his drive, his quiet but fierce
determination on the tennis court set him apart.
But the path to greatness wouldn't come easily.
As a child Andy faced early turbulence, his
parents divorce left him in a world divided,
a split that no child can ignore.
For Andy, tennis became an anchor, a place
where he could channel the uncertainty, the emotions
he was still too young to fully understand.
It was on those modest Scottish courts that his true journey began.
Andy's mother, Judy Murray, saw that spark in him.
A former player herself, she recognised his potential
and became his fiercest advocate.
But Judy's approach to coaching was different.
Unlike the rigorous, often relentless training that forged
other child prodigies like Tiger Woods and the
Williams Sisters, Judy focused on encouragement, fostering a
love for the game over rigid discipline.
It doesn't really bother me what I do just as long as I'm playing.
She let him grow at his own pace,
guiding with a supportive hand rather than a strict one.
I have two sons and I have to say that when I started them both off
when they were sort of three and four,
Andrew was absolutely awful and I used to have to drop balls for him.
But life in Dunblane wasn't free of shadows.
Over on your left hand side, if you move up to the tape you'll see the
gym hall and you can see some of
the bullet holes from here and broken windows here.
Move up to the top of the tape here and you'll get a better view.
On a cold morning in March 1996, an
unspeakable tragedy struck the town of Dunblane,
a day that would change the lives of everyone
there and leave scars on an entire generation.
That morning, a gunman entered Dunblane Primary School
and opened fire in the gymnasium, killing 16
young children and their teacher before turning the weapon on himself.
That’s the gymnasium and the school.
It remains one of the darkest days in
British history, a wound that the close-knit
community of Dunblane would carry forever.
Andy Murray, just eight years old at the time, was in the school that day.
By chance he was in a different classroom,
shielded from the terror unfolding in the gymnasium,
yet the impact of the tragedy was deeply personal.
He lost friends, classmates and a sense of innocence that day.
Andy later revealed that he had even attended
the shooters youth group in the past, a
chilling, surreal connection that added another layer of
trauma to an event he could barely comprehend as a child.
He seldom spoke of the event, bearing its weight in silence.
Tennis was more than a sport for Andy, it was his escape.
It gave him focus and a way to
move forward, leaving behind the trauma of the past.
The town named Dunblane resonates around the world
for very sad reasons for many, but you've helped that.
Do you feel the weight of that and feel the responsibility of that?
Um, it's not something I try to think about too much, but that's, yeah, one of
the reasons why, you know, I'm very proud of being able to give a slightly more
positive image to the town and, yeah, I hope that continues.
Andy showed a deep passion for sports that extended beyond the tennis court.
He had a particular love for football and was a devoted fan of Hibernian FC.
Murray's love for Hibernian Football Club can be
traced back to his maternal grandfather, Roy Erskine.
A former professional footballer who played for Hibs
in the 1950s, Roy's passion for the team left a lasting impression on Andy.
Growing up, stories of his grandfather's career and
visits to Easter Road Stadium sparked Andy's own connection to the club.
His loyalty to Hibernian remains a cherished link
to his family's sporting roots.
A keen footballer himself, his talent on the
pitch was undeniable, so much so that he
was offered a spot in the prestigious Rangers Football Club Academy.
But at just 14 years old, Murray faced a pivotal decision.
With a fierce drive to pursue his tennis
dreams, he made the courageous choice to step
away from football and focus solely on his tennis career.
This commitment, though difficult, set the foundation for
his journey to becoming one of Britain's greatest tennis champions.
By the time he reached his early teens,
Andy was more than just talented, he was exceptional.
To take the next step, he would need to leave his home, his family and the
life he knew, venturing into the unknown to pursue his dream.
As Andy Murray's talent blossomed, it became clear
that the courts in Dunblane and even in
Scotland could no longer provide what he needed to reach his potential.
At just 15 years old, Andy made the
difficult decision to leave everything familiar, setting his
sights on Barcelona, Spain to train at the esteemed Sanchez Casal Academy.
In Spain, he would face a new world
of intense drills, clay courts and a rigorous
daily regimen designed to shape young players into world-class competitors.
The academy, known for its gruelling, relentless approach
to tennis, pushed him harder than he'd ever experienced before.
In those years, he played in junior tournaments
across Europe, each match a chance to refine
his skill, each win a step closer to
his goal, winning titles and quickly establishing a
reputation as a gritty, relentless player who wouldn't
back down from any challenge.
In 2004, Andy's breakthrough moment arrived when he
won the Junior US Open, defeating opponents from
around the world on one of the sport's biggest stages.
Andy announced himself as a young talent on the rise.
It was a victory that proved he could
compete with the best and that the sacrifices
he'd made, the homesickness, the endless training, the
choice to leave Dunblane, were worth it.
Well, it's great to be compared to Tim
Herrmann, but obviously he's a great player and
I'm just at the bottom of the ladder just now.
If I can get anywhere close to what he's done then I'll be happy, but I'll
just keep on improving and I'll just wait and see how good I can be.
As a junior, Andy Murray quickly rose through the ranks.
When the combined rankings were introduced in 2004,
Murray surged to an impressive number two in the world.
In those formative years, Andy learned not only
the techniques and tactics that would define his
game, but also the mental toughness and resilience
that would carry him through his entire career.
I think everybody else was more surprised.
I said at the start of the year I wanted to get into the top 100
and not many people thought I was going to do it, but I said I was
and I always felt I had a good chance and I've done it quite easily.
In 2005, Andy Murray took his first steps
onto the professional circuit, bringing with him a
tenacity and drive that set him apart from the outset.
Jim Courier is the latest guy to say you could be the next big thing.
After McEnroe, does it put more pressure on you?
No, not really.
Obviously, these are the guys that know what they're talking about.
They've been there and won Grand Slams before
and then you have some of your coaches who are saying that I'm not going to
be any good and I just have to listen to the ones that know what they're
talking about.
So if they say that I'm going to be a Grand Slam champion or have a
chance, it just gives me more confidence.
That year, Andy Murray met Kim Sears, daughter
of coach Nigel Sears, at a US Open party.
She quickly became a fixture at his matches
and her passionate support and expressive reactions made
her a favourite with the media.
The 2006 season marked a new chapter in
Andy Murray's career as he embarked on a
full schedule on the professional circuit.
In February, at the SAP Open in San
Jose, Murray stunned the tennis world by defeating
his first top 10 opponent, American star Andy Roddick.
Building on this momentum, Murray went on to
claim the title, overcoming former world number one Leighton Hewitt.
This triumph catapulted Murray into the spotlight and made history back home.
He became the new British number one, ending Tim Henman's seven-year reign.
Signalling a generational shift and the rise of Britain's newest tennis hope.
But for Murray, that was just a milestone, not the destination.
His eyes were set on a bigger prize,
breaking into the top 10 of the world rankings.
How does it feel to be one of the best Brits now rather than the best Scot?
It's nice to be in the top three in Britain,
but that's not really what I look at.
I think it's a bit of a problem with some people think that Britain equals the
world and that's not what's important to me.
65 in the world is more important to
being number three or number one in Britain and I want to get into the top
10 in the world.
If that means being number three in Britain,
then great, but top 10 in the world is my goal and I'm concentrating on that
rather than being British number one.
That year, Murray achieved a feat that signalled
his emergence as a serious force on the tennis stage.
He became one of only two players that
year, alongside Rafael Nadal to defeat Roger Federer.
The victory was no ordinary win.
It ended Federer's 55-match winning streak on
hard courts, a near-mythical run that solidified
the Swiss star's dominance over the game.
This triumph not only established Murray's potential to
challenge the very best, but also sent a
powerful message that he belonged at the elite level.
He lost five matches all year and won 92, so he doesn't lose very often and
has dominated tennis for the last three years.
So to have a win against someone as
good as him, possibly the greatest player ever,
when he's in his prime, is obviously a great achievement for me.
However, the season wasn't without its challenges.
Persistent injury issues surfaced, limiting Murray's ability to
maintain consistency.
Following the French Open, he revealed that his
physical struggles were rooted in a unique problem.
His bones hadn't fully matured, causing cramping and chronic back pain.
Despite these obstacles, Murray's resilience carried him through,
finishing the year ranked number 17 in the world.
2007 was a year of highs and lows for Andy Murray, a season that would test
his resilience and mental fortitude like never before.
Battling injuries, including a troublesome wrist that kept
him sidelined for much of the year.
Murray found himself struggling to find the consistency
that had brought him early success.
As 2008 began, a fully fit Murray was ready to make his move.
His game was sharper, his resolve harder than
ever, and with a renewed sense of purpose,
he stormed through the year's early tournaments.
The breakthrough came at the US Open, where
Murray realised a dream he had worked towards since he was a young boy.
In the semifinals, Murray faced Rafael Nadal, the
man who had become the ultimate test for every rising star in tennis.
Their clash in New York was a monumental
battle, a match filled with raw intensity and thrilling rallies.
And against the odds, it was Murray who
emerged victorious, defeating Nadal in four sets to
secure his place in the final.
For Andy, this victory wasn't just about reaching a major final.
It was a statement, a statement that he was ready to break through, to join the
elite in tennis and claim his place among the sport's best.
Despite his earlier victory over Nadal, Murray's first
major final was a step too far.
Federer, with his calm and precision, proved too much for the young Scott.
The dream of lifting a Grand Slam title
slipped away, but the fight Murray showed on
that court proved he belonged at tennis's highest level.
It was a defeat, but also a glimpse of the greatness to come.
These tennis fans have just seen Roger Federer
prove yet again that on his day he's too much for anyone.
Nonetheless, Andy Murray has learnt a lot here at Flushing Meadows.
At times he played brilliant tennis, tennis of
a calibre that suggests he'll be contesting more Grand Slam finals.
Murray's rise was unstoppable.
He surged to number four in the world by the year's end and number two by
the end of 2009, firmly establishing himself as one of tennis's elite players.
You've never been short of confidence, obviously, but
getting to the final of a Grand Slam, does it just not give you that inner
relief that you really can compete with the very, very best?
Yeah, it gave me a lot of motivation as well.
I think, you know, when you get that
close to winning something that you've almost always
dreamed of, you know, it makes you want
to work harder and, you know, understand that my game needs to improve.
I need to get fitter and stronger and,
you know, hopefully one day be able to get my hands on the trophy.
At the 2010 Australian Open, Andy Murray entered
his second Grand Slam final with fierce determination,
hoping to achieve what no British man had done in decades.
I never make predictions on Andy Murray's matches, never.
It's always just a hope that Andy plays well.
As long as Andy plays well, if he wins, great.
Andy! Andy!
Andy! - Joy in the streets of Melbourne.
They know Britain's 74-year wait for a
male tennis champion could be about to end.
Across the net stood Roger Federer, a player
who had dominated the circuit for years.
Point by point, Murray gave everything, his frustration
and drive clear as he battled through three tough sets.
In the end, Federer proved too strong, leaving
Murray heartbroken yet determined.
The loss was another reminder of the mountain he'd yet to climb.
Mid-season, Murray found his stride, defending his
Canada Masters title and exacted revenge on Federer,
defeating him in Shanghai.
He closed the year strong, finishing as world number four.
Heading into 2011, Murray's game took on a
new level of consistency, where past seasons had
been marked by flashes of brilliance mixed with setbacks.
This year, Murray was a constant presence among the world's top players.
Match after match, he showcased his powerful baseline
game, tactical skill and resilience, capturing three Masters
titles and reaching another Grand Slam final in Australia.
Djokovic was the hot favourite to win the Sun.
I mean, he was just phenomenal today.
So Murray had a mountain to climb.
Unlike previous years, where injuries and form had
disrupted his progress, Murray now displayed a steadiness
that kept him in contention across every surface.
Week after week, he proved he was no longer just a talented challenger.
He was a true contender, capable of going
toe-to-toe with the game's best, determined
to bridge the gap to Grand Slam glory.
As 2012 approached, Andy Murray made a bold
decision, a choice that would define his career.
He turned to Ivan Lendl, a legend of
the sport, known for his relentless drive and
Grand Slam success, to guide him through the next stage of his journey.
It was a partnership built on shared ambition
and fierce determination, both knowing the weight of
unfulfilled potential on the biggest stages.
He helps when I'm on the court, just because he doesn't get too emotional.
And that's something that I've tried to work
on over the years, is to try and keep my emotions in check.
But the best thing about him is that he's honest.
With Lendl's experience and a fresh approach to
his training, could this be the year Murray would finally break through?
Would Lendl's tough, disciplined mindset be the key
to unlocking that elusive first major?
For any British tennis player, there's no stage quite like Wimbledon.
It's the oldest, most storied tournament in tennis
where legends are made on the immaculate grass courts of the All England Club.
For nearly a century, British players had felt the weight of history here.
The shadow of Fred Perry, who last claimed
the title in 1936, loomed large, a reminder
of the nation's long wait for another champion.
Ayy, go on, Murray! - Let’s go, Andy!
From his very first appearance at Wimbledon, Andy
Murray felt that weight, carrying not only his
own dreams, but the hopes of a country
desperate to see a British champion once more.
In those early years, the British crowd saw
a spark, a fire that promised something special.
He advanced steadily, each year learning more.
So Andy, you're at Wimbledon.
Do you feel the expectation now, the people watching you?
No, not really.
You know, I got great support.
In 2008, Murray gave the crowd a taste
of his potential, reaching his first Wimbledon quarterfinal.
By 2009, Murray's game had sharpened.
You know, it's not going to be easy.
It's going to be incredibly difficult and I'll
have to play, you know, the best tournament of my life to do it.
You know, I'm in better shape than I was last year and, you know, I'll give
it my best shot.
With his ranking climbing, he entered Wimbledon as
a true favourite for the first time, reaching
the semifinals and capturing the imagination of the British public.
Year after year, Murray returned to Wimbledon, facing
setbacks, but always returning stronger.
I feel relaxed and confident, which I haven't
necessarily done going into tournaments for quite a few months.
So that's a good thing and I look forward to the tournament now.
I feel like I'm ready now.
I feel like I'm in a good place mentally.
I think my game's better than it was last year.
In 2010 and 2011, he reached back-to -back semifinals.
By 2012, Murray was no longer the promising young talent.
He was a seasoned competitor.
That year, he broke through to his first
Wimbledon final, taking on Roger Federer in front of a roaring home crowd.
The first male British player to reach the
Wimbledon final since Bunny Austin in 1938.
For nearly four hours, Murray battled one of
the sport's greatest, taking the first set and igniting the hope of a nation.
But in the end, Federer's experience and skill prevailed.
Murray's journey at Wimbledon was reaching its turning point.
The world could sense it.
Murray's time was coming.
Just weeks after the heartbreak of his Wimbledon
final defeat, Andy Murray returned to the same
hallowed grounds, but this time, the stakes were different.
Representing Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics, Murray
carried the weight of his country's hopes once again.
It was a chance for redemption, a chance to rewrite the script.
With every match, he played with a renewed
sense of purpose, channeling the pain of his
recent loss into raw determination.
And in the final against Roger Federer, the
very man who had denied him weeks before,
Murray delivered a masterclass.
He dismantled the Swiss legend in straight sets,
lifting the crowd to its feet.
In that moment, Murray became the first British
man to win Olympic singles gold since Josiah Ritchie in 1908.
More than a victory, it was a moment of pure joy that brought a nation to
tears.
On centre court, under the flag of his
country, Andy Murray had found redemption and the
glory that had long eluded him.
Had a lot of ups and downs this year, but I'd say the Olympics, you know,
as a whole, just because of the magnitude of the event and how well it went,
how successful the British athletes were, to be part of that was great.
Fresh off the glory of Olympic gold, Andy Murray headed to New York.
The US Open was his proving ground, a
chance to carry his momentum to the ultimate
stage and finally claim his first Grand Slam title.
In the final against Novak Djokovic, Murray faced
one of the game's fiercest competitors.
The battle began with a historic first set,
a gruelling tiebreak that became the longest in US Open final history.
With every point, Murray's determination was palpable, refusing
to let the moment slip away.
Ball point.
And it is opportunity time for Andy Murray.
The match itself, tied as the longest final
in the tournament's history, was a marathon of
grit, skill and sheer willpower.
They've been on this roller coaster before, but
this time it didn't end in despair for Dunblane, it was jubilation.
The local pub still packed at two in
the morning to see Andy Murray realise his Grand Slam dream.
After five epic sets, Murray emerged victorious, achieving
his 100th Grand Slam match win and making
history as the first man ever to win Olympic gold and the US Open in the
same year.
The victory was more than just a personal triumph.
It solidified his place among the sport's greatest.
Many now saw him as a full-fledged
member of the Big Four, standing alongside Federer,
Nadal and Djokovic as an equal.
For Andy, it was the culmination of years
of heartbreak, sacrifice and relentless pursuit.
I still find it quite strange, even sitting
at Wimbledon Centre, I think, that's our grandson over there.
How did he make this big transition, you
know, through hard work, dedication, commitments, you name it.
He deserves it.
He's given his life to it.
Andy Murray arrived to a hero's welcome, their own homegrown superstar.
By 2013, Andy had already etched his name
in history, but one dream still remained, the dream of Wimbledon.
The year began with a setback, a lingering
hip injury that threatened to derail his season.
But Murray, ever the fighter, refused to let it define him.
With grit and determination, he returned to form,
capturing the Queen's Club title and sending a message.
He was ready.
To have come straight back from injury and
won here is a huge achievement for Andy Murray.
He may not have been at his very best, but his fight back and his fitness
are a big confidence boost with Wimbledon just a week away.
A week's a long time in sport and you can pick up a niggle, you know,
you can feel 100, 110%.
You never know, but, you know, I'm in
a good place and just keep working harder next week.
Arriving at Wimbledon, the weight of British history
rested heavily on his shoulders.
It had been 77 years since a British
man last held the Wimbledon trophy and now all eyes were on Murray.
Match by match, he fought through the pressure,
the expectation and the memories of past heartbreaks on centre court.
In the final, against world number one Novak Djokovic,
Murray delivered a performance for the ages.
Advantage, Murray.
He won Olympic gold with an ace.
How about one more here?
Any point will do.
The waiting is over!
With unrelenting power and nerves of steel, he
conquered the Serbian giant in straight sets.
The final game, an epic ten-minute battle,
saw Murray fend off break points before collapsing
in triumph as centre court erupted.
It wasn't just a victory, it was a moment that transcended sport.
After decades of near misses, heartbreak and hope,
Murray ended Britain's 77-year drought and fulfilled a nation's dream.
Andy, the last game was agonising to watch.
It must have been exhausting to play.
What was going through your mind?
I mean, a lot of different emotions, really.
I was actually okay when I went up to serve for it and then I went
up 4-11 and was feeling pretty good.
I thought, you know, I'm about to win
Wimbledon and it's just the way the scoring system works in tennis.
Four points later, I was panicking, I was
unbelievably nervous and it almost got away from
me and I didn't feel like I'd done that much wrong.
He came out with some unbelievable shots and
made it so, so tough for me and it was a great way to finish in many ways.
I'll never play another game as tough or
as challenging as that in my life, I don't think.
Andy Murray's incredible journey over the course of
2012 and 2013, marked by Olympic gold, his
first Grand Slam triumph at the US Open
and his historic Wimbledon victory earned him not
just the admiration of the world but also one of Britain's highest honours.
In 2013, he was appointed an Officer of
the Order of the British Empire in recognition
of his extraordinary achievements on and off the court.
It was a moment of national pride as the boy from Dunblane, who had faced so
many obstacles, was celebrated not only as a
champion but as a symbol of inspiration for generations to come.
2014 was a year of rebuilding.
Returning to the court after major surgery, he
faced one of the toughest challenges of his career.
Struggling to regain his rhythm, Murray experienced early
exits in key tournaments and, for the first
time in six years, dropped out of the world's top ten.
There's still some days where, you know, it's
sore and stuff but, you know, I'm not
waking up in the morning worried about how it's going to feel.
You know, most days I wake up and feel really good.
That wasn't the case at this time last year.
But Murray was no stranger to adversity.
He worked tirelessly to rebuild his game.
By the end of 2014, signs of his resurgence began to emerge.
In 2015, Murray's hard work paid off.
He climbed back to world number two, claimed
multiple titles and led Great Britain to its
first Davis Cup victory in 79 years,
a feat that cemented his status as one of the game's greatest fighters.
I'm happy to take as much pressure on my shoulders as is needed.
Through perseverance, Murray had proven once again that
setbacks are only temporary and comebacks are built on resilience.
We spoke to mum, she said she was so proud of you both.
She also said she didn't think she'd see us win the Davis Cup in her lifetime.
Did you?
I don't think many of us on the team did.
I think it was maybe only sort of
earlier this year we started to really believe.
A lot of the newspaper is talking about the knighthood for your brother.
Do you think that would be appropriate?
I'm not going to call him Sir Andy, but... I would insist.
On April 11th, Andy Murray returned to his
hometown of Dunblane for one of the most
special moments of his life, marrying Kim Sears at the Dunblane Cathedral.
The ceremony brought together family, friends and the
community that had supported him throughout his journey.
It was a heartfelt celebration of love and
a rare glimpse of joy away from the tennis court for Britain's champion.
The following year, they welcomed their first of four children into the world.
2016 was a year that defined Andy Murray's legacy.
At Wimbledon, the tournament that held so much
meaning for him, Murray stormed through the competition,
dropping just two sets on his way to
the final, facing the big serving Milos Raonic.
Murray delivered a masterclass on centre court and
with a roar of triumph, he reclaimed the
title, lifting the Wimbledon trophy for the second time.
He's there!
Straight sets again!
Wimbledon champion again!
A supreme performance, a first class tournament, Andy Murray.
It was a victory that etched his name
even deeper into the annals of British sport,
as he became only the second British man
to win multiple Wimbledon titles in the Open era.
How much are you going to enjoy this one?
Yeah, I'll enjoy it for sure.
You know, this feels better than any of the other slams I've won before.
So yeah, I'll make sure I enjoy it a lot.
And you know, to win here a second time is amazing.
You know, I never expected to win it once, never mind twice.
So it's great.
After Wimbledon the last time, again, I spoke
about that before, the few months afterwards,
you know, motivation was difficult.
You know, then I had my back surgery and it was sort of when I started
coming back from my back surgery and they expected it to be as hard as it was.
And it took a long time before I started feeling good again.
Just weeks later, on the global stage of
the Rio Olympics, Murray defied history once more,
becoming the first player ever to win back-to-back
gold medals in tennis singles.
Well, clearly hard to speak on behalf of
what people see through the camera, but all I can say is what I see, and
he's just such an amazing professional, so driven, so determined.
Whether he's wearing a GB shirt or whether
he's playing for himself, you know, he's such a determined athlete.
And, you know, he's achieved so many great things.
And I think that's starting to come through
and everybody can sense and understand and appreciate
just how remarkable an athlete he is.
But Murray's achievements didn't end there.
The late season run that followed was nothing short of extraordinary.
In a campaign of relentless excellence, he won
title after title, including the ATP Finals, where
he defeated Novak Djokovic to claim the year-end world number one ranking.
Murray's rise to the pinnacle of tennis capped
a season in which he won an incredible
nine titles, amassed 78 match victories and became
the first British man in the Open era to finish a year ranked as the best
player in the world.
In 2016, Andy Murray didn't just compete.
He dominated, achieving a level of success few
in the sports history have reached.
After the incredible heights of 2016, the following
years brought Andy Murray face-to-face with
the harshest challenges of his career.
Andy Murray has strongly advocated for equality,
speaking out for women's rights and the LGBTQ plus community.
He criticised Margaret Court's anti-gay marriage stance,
calling it contrary to tennis values.
His commitment to inclusivity extended to his coaching
choices, working with Amélie Mauresmo, an out lesbian and WTA Hall of Famer.
Under her guidance, he claimed seven titles, including
his first two on clay, showing the power
of breaking stereotypes on and off the court.
In 2017, nagging hip pain began to take
its toll, forcing him to withdraw from tournaments
and ultimately relinquish his world number one ranking.
It must be a tough decision, but one
he's taking for his career and his life as well.
And I think probably it's a wise decision.
He would give everything to play here.
And I think we know that, he knows that, and that's why it hurts.
But at the same time, one you can truly respect.
Well, he's had a tough time, actually, this year with illnesses and injuries.
So his preparation this year hasn't been perfect for him.
But, you know, in sport, you have to learn to adapt and take sort of what's
thrown at you.
By the year's end, his future in the sport was uncertain.
In 2018, after months of struggle, Murray underwent
hip surgery in a bid to regain his health.
But the road back was anything but smooth.
His comeback attempts were marked by inconsistency, pain
and an emotional realisation that his career might be nearing its end.
At the 2019 Australian Open, Murray broke down
in a tearful press conference, hinting at retirement.
Andy, that was in many ways the most heroic of defeats.
Some people are bound to look at that and say, if you can last that long
with a player like Bautista Agut over five
sets, why would you consider ending your career?
Because I'm in a lot of pain and I can't last the full distance.
You know, I lasted, I think I was good for kind of about three and a half sets.
And then, I mean, I managed to win the fourth set.
But in the end of the match, I mean, you know, it's painful to walk.
I can't move properly.
I can't push up to serve properly.
And it affects lots of things when I'm on the court.
And that's just one match.
So I wouldn't be able to recover well,
in my opinion, for the next round either.
And, you know, I have ambitions of playing
further than just the first round in major events.
I would like to be doing better than that.
And I can't.
Yet, just weeks later, in a testament to
his unyielding spirit, he underwent a second, more complex hip surgery.
A procedure involving a metal implant to give himself one final chance.
If I had the operation kind of in the next week or so, you know, it'd
be unlikely that I'd be able to play Wimbledon.
That would be quite a big turnaround.
I mean, it's a really big operation.
You know, it's a common operation, but it's a big one and not an easy thing
to recover from.
So there's a chance by having that, that I'm not able to play again.
And I'm aware of that.
But it is also my best option, if I would like to try to play for
longer than just one more event.
Rehab's been intense, but it's been good because I'm sort of seeing results.
Like I'm not in pain anymore.
In my hip joint itself, you know, that feels much better.
I'm kind of walking, you know, pretty well now.
I still have a little bit of soreness kind of around the wound.
But yeah, it's been good.
It's, I feel a lot more positive about
it because I'm actually doing rehab and getting
some results, whereas I've been rehabbing my hip
on and off for the previous 18 months and not really getting anywhere.
So I'm really, really happy with where I'm at just now.
Five months ago, the sight of Andy Murray
warming up at the Queen's Club would have
seemed a fanciful stretch of the imagination.
Relaxed, pain-free and with no obvious sign
of the major hip surgery, he and his fans thought might end his career.
But in typical Murray fashion, playing down his return to competition.
I'm not expecting too much.
I'll probably end up being the worst player
on the court, but I'll give my best and see what happens.
I'm looking forward to when I do stop playing eventually.
But, you know, whilst I'm not in pain just now, you know, I'll try to keep
playing tennis because I enjoy it.
I mean, honestly, I'm not expecting to get back to my very best.
I think it would be...
I don't know, I'd probably be a bit
naive and silly to think that that would be the case.
But, you know, I do feel like tennis-wise
I can still compete at the highest level, like in terms of my skill.
It's just whether physically I can get to
a high enough level to be competitive right at the top.
And, you know, I've still got quite a ways to go.
In that respect, I think.
Off the court, Murray's resilience was recognised with
one of the highest honours in the United Kingdom.
In 2019, he was knighted for his contributions
to tennis and charity, becoming Sir Andy Murray,
a moment of pride amidst his personal struggles.
At the Battle of the Brits tournament, Andy
Murray took a knee in support of the
Black Lives Matter movement, stating, I'm trying to
learn more about systemic racism and sport isn't free from it.
A powerful reminder of his dedication to using
his platform for meaningful change.
The years that followed saw Murray claw his way back into the sport he loved.
His ranking fluctuated wildly, dropping as low as
outside the top 800 at one point.
But he continued to fight, competing with a metal hip and defying expectations.
Though no longer dominating the sport, Murray proved
time and again that his passion and determination
were undiminished, inspiring fans worldwide with every comeback victory.
From 2017 to 2023, Andy Murray's journey was
one of perseverance, pain and an unrelenting drive to compete.
Not for titles, but for the love of the game.
When I was younger, because I was probably
because I was quite selfish, is that I
would always want to just tell everyone how I was feeling all of the time.
And you think that like, what you are
going through is always like the most important thing.
And again, it's probably as I've got older
and like with kids or with my wife and my family is that I do try
to certainly try to listen better to their issues.
Andy Murray's final year as a professional tennis
player was a fitting chapter in a career defined by hard work and resilience.
Despite the physical challenges that came with years
of intense competition, he reached a significant milestone
with his 500th hardcourt win, joining an elite
group of players in tennis history.
It was a moment that reflected the consistency
and dedication that had been hallmarks of his
game across two decades of playing at the highest level.
Andy Murray's final appearance at Wimbledon in 2024
marked an emotional chapter in a remarkable career.
While his singles matches were curtailed by injuries,
Murray still graced centre court in the mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu.
I'm disappointed.
I wanted to play in the tournament and I wanted to have a chance to go
out there and walk out on my own on the centre court again and give it
another go.
But I also was only going to do that if I felt like I could be competitive.
And I didn't feel like that today, and
yeah, I'm sorry for obviously everyone that,
you know, came and wanted to support and watch again.
You know, and I wanted that moment as well as much for me as for,
you know, the people that have supported me over the years.
This swan song was bittersweet.
Though no longer at his peak, Murray's competitive
spirit and love for the game were evident.
His resilience through countless surgeries and setbacks resonated
with fans, making his Wimbledon farewell an emotional
culmination of an unparalleled journey.
I love the sport.
It's given me, you know, it's given me so much.
Taught me loads of lessons over the years that I can use in the rest of my life.
But yeah, I don't want to stop.
So it's hard.
Well, we don't want to see you leave either.
But ladies and gentlemen, thank you Andy.
Andy Murray's legacy is somebody who was an
unbelievable warrior and competitor out there on the court.
One of the greatest competitors that the game has ever seen.
45 plus titles on the tour, three Grand
Slams, two Olympic golds, the Davis Cup, world number one.
You know, he can look back and reflect on an incredible career.
Yet injuries continued to cast a shadow over
his farewell season, with setbacks that pushed his body to its limits.
Amid these challenges, Murray played his thousandth professional match.
A moment that highlighted the longevity and sheer
volume of his contributions to the sport.
I was ready to finish playing.
And yeah, a few months ago, I was worried about it.
I was quite unsure about, you know, how I'd feel or if it was the right time.
It's difficult, I think, for athletes when they're
coming to the end, you know, to know.
But yeah, it felt right and I feel good about it.
Choosing to end his career at the Olympics,
the stage of two of his greatest triumphs,
Murray represented Great Britain one last time,
bidding farewell with pride and gratitude.
He left the game not on his terms,
but with nothing left to prove.
I'm happy that this is where it's going to end.
Yeah, I'm ready to finish now.
I know it's the right decision for me.
And yeah, I'm looking forward to the rest of my life, yeah.
Murray returned to tennis towards the end of 2024.
This time as a coach, adding a new chapter to his remarkable journey.
Months after stepping away from the competitive circuit,
Murray joined Novak Djokovic's team to prepare the
Serbian star for the Australian Open.
It was a surprising move, uniting two of
the game's fiercest rivals in a new dynamic.
Murray's decision reflected his passion for the sport
and his drive to contribute in a new capacity.
As one of the most insightful players of
his generation, his transition into coaching invites questions
about the impact he could have not only
on Djokovic, but on the broader evolution of tennis.
As Andy Murray walked away from professional tennis,
he left a legacy far beyond his titles and rankings.
He inspired a nation, brought hope to British
tennis and redefined what it means to fight through adversity.
From the boy with a dream in Dunblane to one of the greatest players of his
generation, Murray's career was a story of resilience,
determination and heart.
A legacy that will endure for generations to come.