From Olympic courts to personal life: Andy Murray's journey after retiring from profession

Tennis legend Andy Murray, 37, has announced his retirement from the sport after a commendable performance at the Paris Olympics. He partnered with Dan Evans for one last time in the men's doubles quarter-finals, which saw them exit the competition.

The duo suffered a straight-sets defeat of 6-2, 6-4 in the Olympic men's doubles quarterfinals on Thursday, August 1. The British pair secured their place in the quarter-finals after a nail-biting match against their Belgian opponents, saving two match points and missing two of their own.

Evans' victorious smash winner sparked jubilant celebrations from both players.

Murray's achievements on the court are well-known, boasting 46 titles including two Wimbledon and one US Open championship, as well as Olympic victories. However, as one of Britain's most successful and high-profile athletes, there has also been significant interest in his life off the court, according to Wales Online.

As he retires his racket after his final match, we take a look into Murray's personal life, from his staggering wealth to his unexpected split from wife Kim, reports the Mirror.

Impressive wealth

As one of the greatest players in tennis history, Murray has amassed an impressive personal fortune, earning over £50million in prize money alone throughout his illustrious career.

His earnings are further boosted by lucrative endorsement deals and sponsorship partnerships with big brands like Jaguar, Castore, Under Armour, and Head. Over the years, he's also teamed up with other major brands such as Amazon Prime Video, Standard Life, and American Express.

Celebrity Net Worth estimates that these deals and winnings have contributed to a net worth of around £85million. However, some sources suggest it could be closer to a whopping £100million.

Andy Murray boasts a mighty portfolio in the property game, kicking off with the purchase of his lavish Oxshott pad back in 2009 which set him back over £5 million. Not just sitting pretty on his Surrey spread, the tennis ace has rolled in profits from flipping other assets including a trendy Miami flat.

But that's not all - he showed true love for his Scottish roots by snapping up the posh Cromlix House, a stone's throw from where he grew up, doling out £1.8 million for the pleasure ten years ago.

Split from Kim and 's*****' father musings

Tying the knot with Kim Sears turned the public's heads as much as his backhand. The daughter of tennis coach Nigel Sears caught his eye at a 2005 US Open bash, and they decided to make it official circa 2006.

Fast forward to 2015, and wedding bells were ringing.

The Murrays have expanded their squad to a bustling family of five, managing the lively antics of Sophia, eight, Edie, six, Teddy, four, and Lola, three. The tennis champion Andy Murray once humorously remarked in 2021 that getting his little ones to bed was akin to clinching a win on the court.

However, the path hasn't always been smooth for Andy and Kim; they experienced turbulence back in 2009, deciding to go their separate ways after being an item for three years. The split was amicable, with Kim taking custody of their beloved pet, Maggie.

Their time apart didn't last long, as within six months, they found their way back to each other. Murray has openly admitted, "I work better in a relationship. At the end of the day, especially if I've lost a match, I don't like talking about tennis, so it's nice to have someone to talk to about other stuff."

Kim Murray, renowned for her fervent cheering for her husband Andy during his matches, famously lost her composure with an outburst during his 2015 Wimbledon semi-final triumph against Tomas Berdych, shouting: "F****** have that you flash Czech f***".

Sir Andy Murray, who received his knighthood in the Queen's New Year Honours list in 2016, has light-heartedly commented on his wife's fiery courtside manner, jesting, "She's going to have to [do] no more swearing during my matches any more, for any of you who saw that a few years ago," while reflecting on the incident with a laugh.

The tennis star has always been vocal about the importance of fatherhood, once confessing in an interview that being a top-notch dad trumps his on-court triumphs, stating: ''I'd rather be getting up in the middle of the night and helping [with the kids] than winning every tennis match and her thinking when she grows up: 'Actually, you know what, he was a s****y dad but he won a lot of tennis matches so, you know, well done'."

Ups and downs with brother Jamie

Despite a strong bond with his brother Jamie, Andy Murray has had his fair share of sibling rivalry, leading to occasional fallouts. Their most notorious disagreement occurred in 2008 when Andy chose to sit out a Davis Cup match against Argentina to protect his knee, a match he would have played with Jamie.Jamie Murray was miffed when his brother Andy pulled out of the match, leaving him to partner with Ross Hutchins, a game they unfortunately lost. Jamie didn't hide his feelings as he shared: "It kind of affects the way we feel about him.

Further expressing his discontent, Jamie said: "I think it's disappointing he chose not to come. From what I have been reading he hasn't come out and said he's injured, it's more a prevention thing."

I think if he had really wanted to push himself he could have come here for the match. "Jamie expressed his shock at the withdrawal, saying: "It was a shock for me and for the team.

"I was not aware he had a problem. From his point of view, I guess he doesn't have anything to apologise for as he's taken the decision not to come."

He praised Andy's abilities on the court, stating: "If he had come here, he would have caused them problems because he has the ability to win singles matches, he's a world-class player. He's been in the top 10 and not by fluke.

"I think he would have liked to come here and had the crowd against him, he plays better in those circumstances." However, Andy quickly responded to Jamie's comments, saying: "It was a little bit disappointing.

But he obviously felt pretty strongly about it and he's entitled to his opinion. If he knew what it was like playing three five-set matches in a row on clay then maybe he'd understand my position a little bit better.

"Andy also revealed that he hadn't yet spoken to Jamie about their differing views on the Davis Cup, admitting: "I've not spoken to him yet. I'll see him soon.

"I guess we'll have to have a chat about it and just discuss our feelings on Davis Cup and the sort of position that I am in, but it's probably not going to be the most fun conversation to have with your brother."

Despite a brief period of silence, the brothers managed to reconcile after two weeks.

Retirement plans

Andy Murray has sat down to seriously ponder what the future holds beyond his glittering career in tennis.

Speaking candidly in an interview during the Olympics Village, he revealed a heartfelt desire to dedicate time to his nearest and dearest post-retirement: "I don't know exactly what the rest of my life will look like, but I will still stay in touch with the sport," he said.

"Initially, I want to be at home with my family. I want to spend a lot of time with my kids and my wife, so I won't be on the road much, I know that."

Never one to take it easy, Murray already has his sights set on brandishing a golf club once he hangs up his racket. He ambitiously shared: "I'll play a lot of golf.

"I want to become a scratch golfer. I've always loved playing golf, but because of the issues with my back, I haven't played for five or six years."

The Scottish sports icon also hinted at his intention to stay close to the Olympic spirit, expressing a keen interest to continue his involvement with the Games, though how he will do so remains up in the air: "I would also love to be part of the next Olympics in some capacity, but I don't have any clear plans on what it is I'm going to do from a work perspective."

Murray firmly dismissed the idea of leisurely participation, asserting fiercely: "I don't see myself playing any of the invitational things or those sort of events. I expect I'll still hit some balls and stuff, but when I play sport, I like to compete - whether that's in cards, golf or whatever. I want to be competitive.

"I don't want to just have a hit and giggle."

The sports star expressed certainty about his retirement decision, stating: "I know it's the right time to stop - I didn't feel that way a few months ago when I thought this is when I was going to stop but I didn't really want to, whereas now I want to - and I know that it's the right time for me, so I feel good about it."