Andy Murray
Andy Murray
- Full name: Sir Andrew Barron Murray
- Date of birth: May 15, 1987
- Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
- Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
- Weight: 84 kg (185 lb)
- Playing style: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
- Career highlights:
- 3-time Grand Slam singles champion (2012 US Open, 2013 Wimbledon, 2016 Wimbledon)
- 2-time Olympic singles gold medalist (2012, 2016)
- 1-time Davis Cup champion (2015)
- 46 career singles titles
- Over $60 million in career prize money
- Current ranking: No. 1 (ATP)
Andy Murray is a Scottish professional tennis player. He is a three-time Grand Slam singles champion, having won the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. He is also a two-time Olympic singles gold medalist, having won the gold medal at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. Murray is the first British man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Fred Perry in 1936, and the first British man to win Wimbledon since Perry in 1936.
Murray began playing tennis at the age of three. He turned professional in 2005 and quickly rose through the ranks, reaching the world's top 10 in 2007. He won his first Grand Slam singles title at the 2012 US Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. He followed this up with a victory at Wimbledon in 2013, defeating Djokovic again in the final. Murray won his third Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 2016, defeating Milos Raonic in the final.
In addition to his Grand Slam singles titles, Murray has also won 14 Masters 1000 titles, which is the second most all-time behind Djokovic. He has also won the Davis Cup with Great Britain in 2015.
Murray is known for his all-court playing style and his ability to grind out wins. He is also known for his sportsmanship and his work ethic. He is one of the most popular and successful tennis players in the world.
Personal life:
Murray is married to Kim Sears. They have four children together. Murray is a vocal supporter of the independence of Scotland. He is also a patron of the charity Malaria No More UK.
