Andy Murray retired from tennis last summer and has been busy with several new ventures in the past 12 months
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It’s been just over a year since tennis legend Andy Murray bid farewell to the sport, announcing his retirement. The former British No.1 left the game last summer, having secured his place as one of the greatest players of his generation, boasting 46 titles, including two Wimbledon titles and one US Open – not to mention three Olympic medals.
But don’t think he’s been taking it easy since hanging up his racket – he’s dived head-first into several thrilling new ventures and made some major announcements post-retirement. Among these new ventures was a surprising partnership with long-time rival Novak Djokovic, where Murray took on the role of coach for the Serbian star at the Australian Open. The unexpected move sent shockwaves through the tennis world last year.
However, their surprise alliance came to an end after just six months, despite reaching the semi-finals Down Under together. Murray has since been linked with new coaching roles with British stars such as Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper, but for now, his focus is elsewhere as he explores new roles outside of tennis.
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In May, it was confirmed that the 38 year-old had embarked on a new career as a venture capitalist, becoming an associate partner at Redrice Ventures in London, a company he previously collaborated with on a co-investment in sports wear firm Castore in 2018.
In his new role, Murray leads the Redrice Sports Collective, a group of athlete advisors, to scout for investment opportunities, particularly in the sports business.
The former tennis champ’s growing investment portfolio already boasts the luxury five-star Cromlix Hotel, which he and his wife Kim snapped up in 2013 for a reported £1.8million, while he’s also put money into Game4Padel, the UK’s largest operator of padel courts.
Just last month, it was revealed that Murray had bagged another big business deal, partnering with Scottish potato company Albert Bartlett – a long-time supplier to Cromlix – to promote their products.
“I was lucky during my early playing days to have access to the kit and facilities required to play and develop, and as my career progressed, to have the best diet and training advice available,” said the two-time Wimbledon winner as the deal was unveiled.
“I am excited to partner with Albert Bartlett to showcase the importance of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle to communities across the UK. I hope the project inspires people to play and enjoy sport throughout their lives, at whatever level they are able.”
Murray’s spell coaching Novak Djokovic was short(Image: Getty Images)
He’s also been spending time on the golf course(Image: Getty Images)Family addition
Of course, retirement hasn’t been all about finding new work for Murray, with the Scottish star also able to devote more time to his family, as well as his love of golf.
The pair, who wed in 2015 after first meeting at the US Open a decade before, are now doting parents to four youngsters – Sophie, Edie, Teddy and Lola. But their brood has just expanded slightly, with Murray revealing on Instagram that they’d recently welcomed a new pooch into their home.
Posting a snap of himself beaming alongside the flat-coated retriever, the tennis ace simply captioned it: “New addition to the family”.
This follows Murray’s heartbreaking announcement last year that the family’s cherished border terrier Rusty had passed away, as he penned a moving tribute to the “loyal and protective” pup on social media.
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“You were the most loyal and protective companion our family could have wished for,” he posted. “You were so patient and gentle with the kids and we all learned so much from you. The house feels empty without you in it.
“The noise you made when you wanted a plate to lick or a biscuit to chew on or when you wanted anything for that matter was infuriating at times! But today we would do anything to hear it again,” he went on, adding a ‘heartbroken’ emoji.
“Love you Ruzz,” Murray concluded. “Rest easy poppet x”.
That devastating loss came two years after Murray and his loved ones bid farewell to their other Border Terrier, Maggie May, who passed away in 2022.
The tennis champion had previously shared how his adored dogs were his “biggest supporters”, saying: “Whether I win or lose, they still want to hang out with me”.