Childhood and Education Journey of Andy Murray in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Andy Murray. From birth to education, explore key events.

Andy Murray is a highly accomplished British former professional tennis player. He achieved the world No. 1 ranking, holding it for 41 weeks and finishing as year-end No. 1 in 2016. Murray's career highlights include 46 ATP Tour-level singles titles, featuring three Grand Slam victories: the 2012 US Open and the 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon Championships. Furthermore, he secured two Olympic gold medals, won the 2016 ATP World Tour Finals, and triumphed in 14 Masters events. In total, Murray competed in eleven major finals, solidifying his status as one of the sport's elite players.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1996: Dunblane School Massacre

In 1996, Andy Murray was present during the Dunblane school massacre where he took cover in a classroom. Thomas Hamilton killed 16 children and a teacher before shooting himself.

2006: Reaction to World Cup Comments

Following comments made in 2006 about the World Cup, Andy Murray faced abuse, which contributed to his initial refusal to endorse either side of the debate in the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence.

2006: National Identity Comments at Wimbledon 2006

In 2006, prior to Wimbledon, Andy Murray's national identity became a topic of discussion after he jokingly stated he would support whoever England was playing in the 2006 World Cup due to teasing about Scotland's failure to qualify.

2009: Founding Member of Malaria No More UK Leadership Council

In 2009, Murray co-founded the Malaria No More UK Leadership Council with David Beckham and helped launch the charity.

2009: Deal with Adidas

In 2009, Murray signed a five-year deal worth £10 million with Adidas, which included wearing their tennis shoes.

2011: Participation in Charity Tennis Events

In 2011, Murray participated in the Rally for Relief charity tennis events before the Australian Open.

2012: Closure of Cromlix House hotel

The Cromlix House hotel was closed in 2012. In February 2013, Andy Murray bought it.

February 2013: Purchase of Cromlix House Hotel

In February 2013, Andy Murray bought Cromlix House hotel near Dunblane for £1.8 million.

June 2013: Charity Doubles Match: Rally Against Cancer

In June 2013, Andy Murray partnered with Tim Henman for a charity doubles match against Ivan Lendl and Tomáš Berdych, called Rally Against Cancer. The event in June 2013 raised money for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity after Ross Hutchins' Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis, and Murray donated his prize money to the cause.

April 2014: Reopening of Cromlix House Hotel and Awards

In April 2014, Andy Murray reopened the Cromlix House hotel after renovations. He was also awarded the freedom of Stirling and received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Stirling for his contributions to tennis.

June 2014: Rally for Bally and Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award

In June 2014, Andy Murray participated in 'Rally for Bally' to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis, following Elena Baltacha's death from liver cancer. Also, Murray was awarded the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award for 2014 for his charitable contributions.

November 2014: Engagement Announcement

In November 2014, Andy Murray and Kim Sears announced their engagement.

December 2014: Partnership with Under Armour

In December 2014, Murray began a four-year partnership with Under Armour, reportedly worth $25 million.

2014: Scottish Independence Referendum Tweet

In 2014, just before the referendum on Scottish independence, Andy Murray tweeted a message perceived as supportive of independence, leading to online abuse. He later stated that he did not regret his view but would focus on his tennis career.

April 2015: Marriage to Kim Sears

On April 11, 2015, Andy Murray married Kim Sears at Dunblane Cathedral.

2017: Knighthood and Australian Open

In 2017, Andy Murray was knighted in the New Year Honours for services to tennis and charity, becoming the UK's youngest knight at 29. He reached the final of the Qatar Open but lost to Novak Djokovic. At the 2017 Australian Open, he lost in the fourth round against Mischa Zverev.

August 2018: Bob Bryan's hip resurfacing (BHR) operation

In August 2018, Bob Bryan urged Andy Murray to have the "Birmingham hip resurfacing (BHR)" operation he underwent.

May 2019: Knighthood Received

In May 2019, Andy Murray received his knighthood from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, two years after he was awarded the honour.

2019: Signing with Castore

In 2019, Murray signed with Castore for what he called his last deal before announcing his retirement.

2019: Possible Retirement Announcement

On January 11, 2019, Andy Murray announced that he might retire from professional tennis due to a long-standing hip injury, stating that the 2019 Australian Open could be his final tournament.

June 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter

In June 2020, Andy Murray showed his support for the Black Lives Matter movement by taking a knee during the Schroders Battle of the Brits exhibition tournament.

March 2021: Birth of Daughter

In March 2021, Andy Murray and Kim Sears welcomed their third daughter into their family.

July 2024: Wimbledon Withdrawal and Retirement Announcement

In July 2024, Murray withdrew from the singles event at the Wimbledon Championships due to a back injury. He announced that he would retire from professional tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

August 2024: End of Career at the Olympics

In August 2024, Murray ended his professional tennis career after participating in the doubles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals.