While Andy Murray may have hung up his tennis racket, he's still making waves in the sporting world.
The 37-year-old sports star, who retired after playing at the Paris Olympics in early August, stunned fans last month when he announced an astonishing return to the game - this time as a coach for his former rival Novak Djokovic.
The duo, who together hold an impressive 145 singles titles, were once fierce competitors on the court. Now, they're teaming up, with Murray joining Djokovic's coaching squad ahead of the Australian Open in January.
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Tennis fans are buzzing with anticipation over this powerhouse partnership in the new year. In the meantime, Murray has been keeping busy in retirement, embarking on several new ventures - all contributing to his wealth - and spending more quality time with his wife Kim and their four children.
What's Andy Murray's new TV role?
Murray's new coaching gig isn't his only recent venture post-retirement - he's also set to appear in an upcoming TV advert in Australia. As reported by The Herald Sun, the ex-tennis champ will play an action hero being chased through the streets of Melbourne in the ad, which ends dramatically with him diving through a Chinatown restaurant window, reports the Mirror.
Murray was seen filming a commercial earlier in the month in Melbourne, looking rugged with a faux injury on his face and his signature Castore attire dirtied. Reflecting on his unique experience of the city, Murray shared: "I'm seeing a different Melbourne this time. I've not been around some of these parts before and it's been good fun. It's a big shoot. I've never done anything like this before because I never had the time. But it's fun to do something like this."
In addition to acting, he's upping his game on the golf course aiming for scratch status.
With a current handicap of seven, Murray triumphed at his debut in Wentworth's BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am and seized victory at Hanbury Manor during the first BTJA Mike Dickson Golf Day event. Admitting the distinct pressures of golf to Wales Online, Murray explained: "It's a different sort of nerves, because you are comfortable in the sort of tennis environment. I'm not thinking I'm going to walk out on the tennis court and forget how to hit the ball. Whereas here, there's people standing five metres away from where I'm driving, and I'm like, I'm useless at this game."
He carried on optimistically about improving his game, remarking "You just want to try and keep the ball in play and don't mess up too much. I'm obviously getting to practice a lot more than the average person. I obviously played a bit when I was younger, and if I can get the right sort of lessons and practise the right things, then yeah, I've got a chance of doing that."
Andy Murray's marriage
Murray tied the knot with daughter of esteemed tennis coach Nigel Sears, Kim, in 2015.
He first encountered her at a glamorous US Open soiree and after dating for nearly nine years, they sealed the deal in his hometown of Dunblane. The loving pair have been blessed with four children: Sophia, eight, Edie, six, Teddy, four, and youngest Lola who's three.
Even fairytales face trials and the Murrays had a hiccup back in 2009, leading to a brief split where Kim interestingly 'won custody' over their cherished dog Maggie. Thankfully for romance enthusiasts, the separation was short-lived, lasting merely six months before they found their way back to each other.
Post-reunion, Murray candidly reflected on his need for companionship stating, "I work better in a relationship," and valuing having someone to chat with beyond the tennis sphere: "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."
Since then, it’s been an upward journey for them both with Murray often singing praises of his beloved partner in interviews.
In a heartfelt interview with the New York Times, tennis ace Andy Murray opened up about his personal life, especially the sacrifices made by his wife, Kim. "She doesn't like being in the newspapers, and people commenting on what she's wearing and how she looks, and those sorts of things. That's one of the things that I guess she's also sacrificed, a little bit, for our relationship, and I appreciate that a lot."
He highlighted her unwavering support through his career: "You're in these huge cities meeting new people all the time and it would be easy to get your head turned. But Kim's always been there for me. She really cares about me and helps with so many things. She always has. That's why we have such a great relationship."
Net Worth
Let's talk numbers—Andy Murray's financial scorecard is just as impressive as his backhand. With a grand slam of two Wimbledon wins, three Olympic gold medals, and a US Open title, he's netted over £50million from playing alone.
Yet, points keep rolling in thanks to deals with Jaguar, Castore, Under Armour, Head, Amazon Prime Video, Standard Life, and American Express among others. His business savvy serves are clearly as sharp as his game.
Taking everything into account, tennis superstar Andy Murray's estimated net worth is a staggering £85m, as per Celebrity Net Worth. However, some reckon the figure could be closer to the £100m mark.
The sports icon has ploughed a significant chunk of his fortune into property, including a £5m Surrey mansion and a luxury flat in Miami, among others. Since 2013, he and wife Kim have been the proud proprietors of the five-star Cromlix House Hotel in Dunblane, which was the setting for their nuptials two years later.
The lavish hotel, set within 34 acres of private grounds and woodland, offers 10 bedrooms, five suites and a one-bedroom lodge. It also boasts its own private chapel, tennis court, pickleball court and a restaurant run by an award-winning chef.
Originally a Victorian mansion, it underwent a total transformation when the Murrays took over. According to KAYAK, room rates typically range from £350 to £950 per night.
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