Andy Murray has enjoyed a glittering tennis career, but the Scot has also been at the centre of various personal milestones, including his split from wife Kim
Andy Murray’s career has now come to and end after he fell just short, alongside, playing partner Dan Evans, in the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at the Paris Olympics.
He and Evans previously made an extraordinary comeback from five match points down to defeat Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel of Japan in the first round, followed by a similarly thrilling victory over Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen in the second.
The British duo secured their spot in the quarter-finals after overcoming two match points against their Belgian opponents – and missing two of their own – with Evans’ victorious smash winner prompting both men to leap around in ecstatic celebration.
Murray, despite his exit in Paris, already has an impressive collection of Olympic medals. He previously won gold in the men’s singles at London and Rio, and claimed silver alongside Laura Robson in the 2012 mixed doubles, reports Wales Online.
Undeniably, the tennis star’s accomplishments on the court are impressive, boasting 46 titles, including two Wimbledon and one US Open championship, as well as his Olympic victories. However, as one of Britain’s most successful and discussed athletes, there has been significant interest in Murray’s personal life throughout his career.
After he played the final match of his career, we delve into Murray’s life off the court, exploring his staggering net worth and surprising split from wife Kim.
Being one of the most triumphant players ever, Murray has accumulated an extraordinary personal wealth, banking over £50million in prize money alone during his distinguished career.
His winnings are supplemented by his considerable earnings through endorsement deals and sponsorship partnerships, collaborating with big brands like Jaguar, Castore, Under Armour and Head. Over time, he’s also partnered with other major brands such as Amazon Prime Video, Standard Life and American Express.
Celebrity Net Worth estimates that these deals and winnings have contributed to a net worth of around £85million. However, some sources suggest it could be closer to £100million.
Tennis ace Sir Andy Murray has impressively expanded his property portfolio over the years, including a lavish residence in the heart of Oxshott, Surrey. The grand abode, which he snapped up for north of £5million back in 2009, is just one example of his savvy investments.
Another feather in his property cap includes the luxurious Cromlix House, a five-star country hotel close to his Dunblane roots, which he purchased a decade ago for £1.8million.
The glittering sportsman’s personal life often garners as much attention as his on-court exploits. He’s happily hitched to Kim Sears, with their romance blossoming at a soiree during the 2005 US Open.
Their relationship hit headlines a year later and they sealed the deal in matrimonial bliss in 2015.
Their bustling family life now includes four children – Sophia, eight, Edie, six, Teddy, four, and three year old Lola. Murray has previously quipped that securing an early bedtime for the whole brood was among his most laudable triumphs, mentioning this in jest during a chat in 2021.
Nevertheless, the road hasn’t always been smooth; the two briefly went their separate ways in 2009 after being an item in the public eye for some time. Despite navigating through those rocky times amiably, Kim even kept their beloved dog Maggie, love rekindled, culminating in their reunion within half a year.
Murray opened up about the bond saying, “I work better in a relationship. 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.”
Kim, the supportive wife of tennis star Andy Murray, is well-known for her passionate displays while he plays. Her colourful language made headlines during Murray’s Wimbledon semi-final victory over Tomas Berdych in 2015, where she was heard exclaiming: “F****** have that you flash Czech f***”.
After Andy Murray was honoured with a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year Honours list in 2016, he quipped about his wife’s need to curb her courtside language now that she would be a Lady. “She’s going to have to [do] no more swearing during my matches any more, for any of you who saw that a few years ago,” he joked.