Andy Murray hints at exciting tennis return as British icon explains future plans

Jack Otway
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:24:04 +0000

Sir Andy Murray has indicated he is open to returning to tennis coaching at some point down the line.

The former world number one surprised the tennis world in late 2024 when he announced he would be working with Novak Djokovic for the Australian Open the following January.

That collaboration saw Djokovic progress to the last four in Melbourne before an injury forced him to withdraw from the competition.

Their professional relationship came to an end several months afterwards, with the split occurring just ahead of Wimbledon.

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Since parting ways with the Serbian star, Murray has stepped away from coaching duties entirely.

Now, however, he's provided an update by suggesting an exciting return to the sport could be on the cards.

Speaking to The Athletic, the 38-year-old Scot said: "I think at some stage I probably would.

"My priorities are lying elsewhere just now, but I would do it again in the future."

Murray expressed particular enthusiasm for the prospect of guiding an emerging talent, drawing inspiration from the successful partnership between Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz.

"A younger player that you're really able to help and have a really positive influence on," he added.

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"I would find something like that quite interesting, but certainly not right now."

Since walking away for retirement two years ago, Murray has been keeping himself occupied with pursuits beyond the tennis court.

Golf has become a significant focus for the three-time Grand Slam champion, who has embraced the sport during his retirement from professional tennis.

Alongside his newfound passion for the fairways, the Dunblane-born athlete has been channelling his energy into the business world.

Murray has been actively building a portfolio of investments, diversifying his interests across multiple ventures as he carves out a new chapter following his decorated playing career.

Last month, Murray joined an investment group backing a burgeoning golf brand, with fellow investors including television duo Ant and Dec as well as former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott.

More recently, the two-time Wimbledon champion has teamed up with Sheffield United forward Patrick Bamford to support British footwear company hylo.

Murray's connection to hylo came through Redrice Ventures, a venture capital firm where he took on the role of Associate Partner last year.

During his career, Murray won two Wimbledon titles and one US Open crown to establish himself as one of the finest talents of his generation.