Andy Murray, 38, drops major hint over next job with just days to go until Wimbledon

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 24/06/2025

- 14:55

The two-time winner recently split from Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray has hinted that he'll continue to embark in a career in coaching, rather than punditry, with just days until Wimbledon to go.

The tennis legend, 38, made his last appearance at Centre Court a year ago before retiring after the Paris Olympics.


Back in January, Murray then teamed up with friend and former rival Novak Djokovic - with the pair working together at the Australian Open.

The duo recently split before the French Open at Roland-Garros, however, despite both men speaking positively about each other.

Andy Murray

Andy Murray has hinted that he'll continue to embark in a career in coaching, rather than punditry, with just days until Wimbledon to go

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Murray has previously dabbled in punditry. However, in a recent interview with GQ, the Scot admitted that he'd prefer to stay in coaching instead.

"I’m not thinking daily that I need to tweet something today, or somehow remain relevant," he said when asked if he feels the need to stay in the public eye.

"That’s why I'm much more interested in the idea of coaching, because I feel like I’d actually really be helping someone.

"Whereas with punditry, it can be harmful. If I go and work at, let’s say Wimbledon, you start getting asked questions about British players like Jack Draper.

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"I know when the British ex–tennis players would talk about my tennis and what I should be doing. Because you respect them, you listen to what they’re saying – but it’s not always the same as what your coach is telling you.

"What the pundits are saying could be wrong. They’re not right all the time, and when you’re young, it's quite conflicting.

"So I’d be more inclined to do coaching, because I think punditry is quite an easy gig.

"You can just throw stuff out there. People love it if it’s a bit controversial, but you don’t actually have any skin in the game."

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Andy MurrayAndy Murray and Novak Djokovic recently worked together at four tennis tournamentsReuters

Murray also opened up on his time with Djokovic, with the Briton admitting that there's 'lots for me to work on' following their time together.

"He’s got a team of people from different cultures and backgrounds – Serbian, Austrian, Spanish – so it was a different way of working," he continued.

"Learning to communicate well to everybody and how to deliver your message; how you speak to [Novak], trying to understand what makes him tick, what motivates him.

"As the lead coach, when something goes wrong, essentially it falls on you.

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"You are having to coordinate everything – arranging the practice courts, making sure the rackets are ready – so it’s a bit more stressful throughout the day to make sure that things go smoothly.

"It was interesting, but definitely lots for me to work on."

Murray, as things stand, isn't expected to attend this year's Wimbledon.

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Andy Murray won Wimbledon twice during his playing days

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He participated in three finals at the All England Club - winning two and losing another.

In his first, against Roger Federer in 2012, Murray broke down in tears after crashing to defeat - with the UK left saddened by his loss.

However, he showed his remarkable mentality by bouncing back to claim victory in 2013 and 2016 - beating Djokovic and Milos Raonic in those respective finals.