Andy Murray will look to keep his retirement road show going as he teams up with Dan Evans again in the men’s quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics.
The 37-year-old – who will retire from tennis after the Games – has had two impressive victories in the tournament so far to keep his career and medal hopes alive. He and Evans pulled off a remarkable recovery from five match points down to beat Japan’s Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel in the first round, before equally dramatic victories over Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen in the second round.
The British pair booked their place in the quarter-finals after seeing off their Belgian counterparts with two match points – and missing two of their own – as Evans’ winner saw both men leapfrog in the wild celebration.
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If they reach the semi-finals, Murray will have the chance to add to his impressive Olympic medal haul, having won men’s singles gold in London and Rio, while claiming silver alongside Laura Robson in the mixed doubles in 2012. He reached the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles in Tokyo but will be hoping to go one step better this time.
Of course, the tennis ace’s achievements on the court speak for themselves, having won 46 titles, including two Wimbledon championships and one US Open championship, as well as his Olympic victories. But as one of the most successful and talked about British athletes of all time, Murray’s personal life has attracted plenty of interest throughout his life.
Ahead of what could be the final match of his career, here’s a look at Murray’s life off the court, from his net worth to his estrangement from his wife Kim.
Amazing net worth
As one of the most successful players of all time, Murray has amassed an extraordinary personal fortune, bagging over £50 million in prize money alone during his illustrious career.
His significant earnings add to these wins through endorsement deals and sponsorship partnerships, with big names such as Jaguar, Castore, Under Armor and Head all working with the tennis ace. Over the years, it has also collaborated with other major brands such as Amazon Prime Video, Standard Life and American Express.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, these deals and wins added to his estimated net worth £85 million. However, some sources suggest it could be closer to £100 million.
Murray has invested significantly in property and lives in a sprawling mansion in Oxshott, Surrey, which cost him over £5 million when he bought it back in 2009. He has also made a significant profit selling other properties, including an apartment in Miami, while buying. the five-star Cromlix House country hotel, located near his home town, for £1.8 million ten years ago.
Split from Kim and claim father ‘s*****’
Murray is married to Kim Sears, daughter of tennis coach Nigel Sears. The couple met at a party during the 2005 US Open and went public with their relationship a year later, before finally marrying in 2015.
They are now parents to four children – Sophia, eight, Edie, six, Teddy, four, and Lola, three – and Murray joked in an interview in 2021 that his greatest achievement in life was the four put to bed on time.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the two, as in 2009 they broke up in turmoil after dating publicly for three years. The split was amicable, however, with Kim winning ‘custody’ of her dog Maggie.
However, they were soon back together and reunited just six months later, with Murray admitting: “I work better in a relationship. At the end of the day, especially if I’ve lost a game, I don’t I like to talk about tennis, so it’s nice to have someone to talk to about other things.”
Kim is often seen supporting her husband and is known for her fiery spirit in the stands. During Murray’s Wimbledon semi-final win over Tomas Berdych in 2015, she famously said: “F*** have that you flash Czech f***”.
After being awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year’s Honors in 2016, Murray joked that his wife had to remember her oath to be a Lady. “She has to [do] no more swearing during my games anymore, for any of you who saw that a few years ago,” he said with a laugh.
Murray has often spoken of his joy in becoming a parent and has admitted in a previous interview that his main priority in life is being a good father, rather than adding to his achievements on the court.
”I’d rather be getting up in the middle of the night and helping [with the kids] than winning every tennis match and the thought she had when she grew up: ‘Actually, you know what, he was like *** your father but he won so many tennis matches , you know, thank you’.”
Condolences to a brother
Despite Murray being very close to his older brother Jamie, their competitive spirits have struck a chord.
The most famous break-up between them came in 2008, when Murray made the decision to withdraw from the Great Britain Davis Cup match against Argentina – which he played alongside Jamie – to avoid a knee injury.
In his younger brother’s absence, Jamie had to team up with Ross Hutchins for the game they lost. He was incensed by the withdrawal of Murray as he admitted: “It kind of affects the way we feel about him.”
Jamie added: “I think it’s disappointing that he chose not to come. From what I’ve been reading he hasn’t come out and said he’s hurt, it’s more of a prevention thing. I think if he wanted to himself to push, he could have come here for the game.
“It was a big shock for me and the team. I didn’t know he had a problem. From his side, I think there’s nothing to apologize for because he’s made the decision not to come.
“If he had come here, he would have created problems for them because he has the ability to win singles matches, he is a first-class player. He is in the top 10 and not at the top. I think he likes to come here with the crowd against him, he plays better in those circumstances.”
Andy briefly fired back at his brother’s statement, however, as he said: “He was a little disappointed. But of course he felt quite strong about it and he is entitled to his opinion. If he knew how he was at play three consecutive five-set matches on clay then he might understand my position a little better.
“I haven’t 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 the Davis Cup and the kind of position I’m in, but I’m probably .it won’t be the most fun conversation you’ll have with your brother.”
The brothers did not speak to each other for two weeks, but eventually reconciled.
Plans for retirement
With retirement looming, the question of what Murray will do next is on everyone’s lips.
“I don’t know exactly what the rest of my life will be like, but I will still be in touch with the sport,” he shared during an interview in the Olympic Village before the Games. “First, I want to be at home with my family. I want to spend a lot of time with my children and my wife, so I won’t be on the road much, I know that.”
But as one sporting chapter closes, another may open for Murray, as he revealed plans to spend time honing his skills on the golf course after his retirement tennis career.
“I play a lot of golf,” he said. “I want to be a scratch golfer. I’ve always loved playing golf, but because of the problems with my back, I haven’t played for five or six years.
“I would also love to be part of the next Olympics in some capacity, but I don’t have any clear plans for what I’m going to do in terms of work.”
When faced with a possible return to tennis, the ace said: “I don’t see myself playing any of the invitational stuff or events like that. I expect to still hit some balls and stuff, but when I play sport, I like to compete – be it in cards, golf or whatever I want to be competitive.
“I know it’s the right time to stop – I didn’t feel like that a few months ago when I thought this was when I was going to stop but I didn’t really want to, but now I want to – and I know it’s the right time for me, so I feel good about it.”