Andy Murray Profile

Andy  Murray bears the burden of expectation of British tennis fans. While Murray has come of age in the Masters Series, consistently beating main rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the way to several Masters Series titles, he is yet to claim his first grand slam title.

Andy Murray of Britain waves goodbye following his defeat in the men's singles fourth round against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Australian Open tennis tournament Murray came closest to winning his first grand slam title in September 2008, when he faced Roger Federer in the final of the US Open. Federer went on to defeat Murray 6–2, 7–5, 6–2.

Despite failing to go all the way in the grand slams, even Murray's fiercest critics would not deny that he has the makings of a real star. To claim a grand slam Murray would need to get his fitness levels up, as he is renowned for his lethargy in long matches, and has often had to pull out of tournaments due to injury.

Murray is now coached by  Miles Maclagan, a former Davis Cup team player who played alongside tennis great Tim Henman.

Andrew's Murray accomplishments:

  • Murray is the highest-ranking British player on the ATP World Rankings.
  • In 2005 he became the youngest ever Davis Cup Player for Great Britain, at the age of 18.
  • Andy Murray is the first Scot to reach round three at Wimbledon.
  • In 2006 Murray and Rafael Nadal were the only two players to beat Roger Federer.
  • in 2008 Murray became the first British player since Greg Rusedski in 1997 to reach the final round of a grand slam tennis tournament.