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Andy Murray
Ending Britain’s long wait for a Wimbledon men’s singles champion.
Wimbledon · Davis Cup
- Born
- 15 May 1987
- Birthplace
- United Kingdom
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Andy Murray
Andy Murray is a Scottish tennis player who won three major singles titles and two Olympic singles golds. He reached world number one during an era dominated by Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.
Early life
Dunblane
Grew up in Dunblane and learned tennis with his mother Judy.
Training
Moved to Barcelona as a teenager to develop his game.
Career
- 2005
Professional career
Began competing on the senior tour.
- 2012
Major breakthrough
Won Olympic gold and the US Open.
- 2016
World number one
Finished the season at the top of the rankings.
- 2024
Retirement
Ended his playing career at the Paris Olympics.
Achievements
Wimbledon
Won the men’s singles title, Britain’s first since 1936.
Davis Cup
Led Britain to the team trophy.
Olympic defence
Won a second consecutive singles gold in Rio.
Beyond sport
Family
Married Kim Sears in 2015; they have four children.
Giving
Has supported cancer fundraising and children’s charities.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Biography and career evidence ↗Photo: Brendan Dennis. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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