Andy Murray's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Andy Murray. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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1908: First British man to win the Olympic singles gold medal in tennis

In 2012, Andy Murray became the first British man to win the Olympic singles gold medal in tennis since Josiah Ritchie in 1908.

1931: First British man since George Patrick Hughes in 1931

In 2016, Murray won the Internazionali BNL d'Italia becoming the first British man since George Patrick Hughes in 1931.

1936: First British man to win a Grand Slam final since Fred Perry

At the US Open, Andy Murray beat Djokovic in five sets, becoming the first British man to win a Grand Slam final since Fred Perry in 1936.

1936: First British winner of the men's singles title since Fred Perry

In 2013, Andy Murray overcame Djokovic to become the first British winner of the men's singles title since Fred Perry in 1936 and to extend his winning streak on grass to 18 matches.

1936: First Davis Cup title since 1936

In 2015, Andy Murray ensured a 3–1 victory for Great Britain in the Davis Cup final, their first Davis Cup title since 1936.

1937: First male British player since Bunny Austin in 1937, to reach a French Open final

At French Open 2016, Murray defeated Wawrinka to become the first male British player since Bunny Austin in 1937, to reach a French Open final.

1938: British Winner at Queen's

In 2009, Murray became the first British winner of the Queen's tournament since 1938.

1971: First British player since Virginia Wade in 1971 to win the title

In 2016, Murray won the Internazionali BNL d'Italia becoming the first British player since Virginia Wade in 1971 to win the title

1976: First Briton since Buster Mottram to win a tour level clay court event

In 2015, Andy Murray became the first Briton since Buster Mottram in 1976 to win a tour level clay court event.

1978: Davis Cup final since 1978

In 2015, Andy Murray guided Great Britain to the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1978 with a 3–2 win over Australia.

1981: Davis Cup semi-final

In 2015, Andy Murray helped Great Britain reach their first Davis Cup semi-final since 1981, by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and his brother Jamie won the doubles.

1986: Davis Cup Quarter-Final

In 2014, During the Davis Cup World Group first round, Andy Murray won both of his ties, helping Britain to their first Davis Cup quarter-final since 1986.

1988: Tied the longest final in the US Open history

At US Open in 2012, Murray's final win against Djokovic tied with the 1988 US Open final (in which Murray's coach Lendl competed) as the longest final in the tournament's history.

1999: Orange Bowl Champion

In 1999, Andy Murray won the Orange Bowl, an international tournament for junior players, in the 12-year-old category.

September 2004: Junior US Open Win

In September 2004, Andy Murray won the Junior US Open.

2005: Year-End Ranking and Award

Andy Murray completed the year 2005 ranked No. 64 and was named the BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year.

2006: Victory Over Federer

In 2006, Andy Murray became one of two players to defeat Roger Federer, breaking Federer's 55-match winning streak on hard courts at Cincinnati. He later broke into the top 20 for the first time.

2008: Murray Victory at ATP World Tour Finals

In 2008, Murray defeated Federer at the ATP World Tour Finals in Shanghai.

2008: Masters Shield in Cincinnati

In 2008, Murray won his first Masters shield in Cincinnati.

May 2009: Highest Ranking for a British Male

On May 11, 2009, Andy Murray achieved the highest ranking of a British male in the Open Era when he reached the No. 3 ranking.

2009: Wimbledon Fourth Round Victory

In 2009, Murray defeated Wawrinka in five sets in the Wimbledon fourth round, the first men's match played under the Wimbledon roof.

2011: Queen's Club Title, Rogers Cup, Western & Southern Open, and US Open

In 2011, Andy Murray defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win his second Queen's Club title. He was the two-time defending Rogers Cup champion but lost in the second round to Kevin Anderson. Murray won the Western & Southern Open after Novak Djokovic retired due to injury. At the US Open, Murray lost in the semi-finals to Rafael Nadal in four sets. It was the first time in his career that Andy had reached the quarter-finals, or better, at all four slams in a calendar year.

2011: ATP World Tour Match of the Year

In 2011, Murray and Djokovic's match in Rome was voted the ATP World Tour Match of the Year.

August 2012: Olympic Gold Medal at London 2012

In August 2012, Murray defeated Federer in straight sets in the final of the London 2012 Olympics at Wimbledon Centre Court to win the gold medal.

2012: London Olympics and US Open Victory

In 2012, Andy Murray achieved a breakthrough by defeating Roger Federer to win the London Olympics and Novak Djokovic to win the US Open.

2012: London Summer Olympics and Rogers Cup

In 2012, Andy Murray competed in the London Summer Olympics, where he and his brother Jamie Murray lost in round one. In the mixed doubles, Murray and Laura Robson gained a silver medal. In singles, Murray won the Olympic singles gold medal. Murray retired early in the Rogers Cup due to a knee injury.

2012: US Open Win

In 2012, Andy Murray won the US Open, marking one of his three major titles.

2012: Olympic Gold Medal and Wimbledon Championships

In 2012, Murray won the Olympic Gold Medal at Wimbledon and showcased his proficiency on fast surfaces like grass.

2013: Surgery and BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Following the 2013 Davis Cup, Andy Murray's season was cut short by his decision to undergo surgery for lower back problems. He was voted the 2013 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

2013: Wimbledon Win

In 2013, Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon, becoming the first home champion at the men's event since 1936.

2013: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

In 2013, Andy Murray was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours for services to tennis.

2013: Wimbledon Championships Win

In 2013, Andy Murray won the Wimbledon Championships, adding another major title to his achievements.

2013: First Major Win Against Federer

In 2013, Murray defeated Federer for the first time in a major tournament at the Australian Open semifinals.

2013: First win over Nadal, Federer or Djokovic since Wimbledon 2013

In 2015, Andy Murray's win over Rafael Nadal was his first over Nadal, Federer or Djokovic since Wimbledon 2013, and his first over Nadal on clay.

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.

2015: Davis Cup Title

In 2015, Andy Murray and his brother led the Great Britain Davis Cup team to a title.

2015: Queen's Club title and Wimbledon Championships

In 2015, Andy Murray won a record-tying fourth Queen's Club title. At the Wimbledon Championships, Murray lost to Roger Federer in the semi-final.

2015: First ATP clay court title at the 2015 BMW Open

In 2015, Andy Murray won his first ATP clay court title at the BMW Open, defeating Philipp Kohlschreiber. At Madrid he beat Rafael Nadal in the final for his first ever clay court Masters title.

2015: First Clay Court Victory Against Nadal

In 2015, Murray beat Nadal for the first time on clay, winning the Madrid Open Masters 1000 final.

2015: First Clay Court Titles

In 2015, Murray won his first clay titles at Munich and Madrid.

November 2016: World No. 1 Ranking and ATP World Tour Finals Victory

In November 2016, Andy Murray became the first British man to reach world No. 1 since the introduction of the rankings in 1973. This milestone occurred after Djokovic's loss and Raonic's withdrawal at the Paris Masters. Murray then won the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour Finals, securing the year-end No. 1 ranking. He became the first player to win a Grand Slam, the ATP World Tour Finals, the men's singles at the Olympic Games, and a Masters 1000 title in the same calendar year.

2016: Record 5th Queen's Club Championships and Wimbledon Title

In 2016, Andy Murray achieved a record 5th Queen's Club Championships after being down a set and a break to Milos Raonic. He also won his second Wimbledon title and third major title overall, defeating Raonic in straight sets in the final on July 10th. This Wimbledon crown marked his 3rd title of the 2016 season and 38th career Tour title.

2016: China Open and Shanghai Masters Wins

In 2016, Andy Murray experienced both defeat and victory at the Davis Cup semi-final in Glasgow against Argentina. Subsequently, Murray won the China Open, marking his fifth title of 2016 and 40th career tour title. He continued his success by winning Shanghai, defeating Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets.

2016: Erste Bank Open Victory

In 2016, Andy Murray extended his winning streak to 15 consecutive matches by winning the Erste Bank Open, his seventh tour title of the 2016 season. This victory marked his third title in succession and resulted in Murray winning seven titles in a single season for the first time in his career. The result also moved him to solo 15th on the all-time list of singles titles in the Open Era, surpassing Stefan Edberg.

2016: Year-End No. 1

In 2016, Andy Murray finished the year ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the ATP.

2016: Career-Best Season and World No. 1

In 2016, Andy Murray had his career-best season, winning Wimbledon, defending his title at the Rio Olympics, becoming the only player to win two Olympic gold medals in singles, and becoming world No. 1 for the first time.

2016: Internazionali BNL d'Italia and French Open

In 2016, Andy Murray regained his number two ranking after he won the Internazionali BNL d'Italia for his 1st title of the season. At French Open he lost to Djokovic in four sets.

2016: Murray Wins French Open Semifinal

In 2016, Murray defeated Wawrinka, who was the defending champion, in the semifinals of the French Open.

2016: Finals and No. 1 Status

In 2016, Murray lost to Djokovic in the finals of the Australian Open and the French Open. He then defeated Djokovic in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals, finishing the year at No. 1 and becoming the first British player to achieve this feat.

2016: Victory Against Top 5 Player

In 2022, Andy Murray won his first match against a top 5 player since 2016 by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas at Stuttgart.

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.

2018: Ranking Rise to Top 50

In 2022, Andy Murray's ranking rose to No. 47, entering the top 50 for the first time since 2018.

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.

November 2019: European Open Victory and Davis Cup

In November 2019, Andy Murray won the European Open, beating Stan Wawrinka in the final. He also represented Great Britain in the Davis Cup, his first time since 2016.

2019: Return to Singles and Challenger Tour

In 2019, Andy Murray lost his first singles match since the Australian Open at the Cincinnati Masters. He later competed at the Rafa Nadal Open Banc Sabadell Challenger, marking his first time on the Challenger Tour since 2005, where he recorded his first singles victory since his hip surgery.

2019: European Open Win and Return to Top 50

In 2019, Andy Murray won a tour title at the European Open and rose back to the top 50 after recovering from a hip injury.

2019: Aix-en-Provence Challenger Title

In 2023, during his European clay court season, Andy Murray lost in the first rounds at the Monte-Carlo Masters and Madrid Masters. He won the Aix-en-Provence Challenger, his first title since 2019, but withdrew from the French Open to prepare for the grass season.

2021: Moselle Open, San Diego Open, Indian Wells, European Open, Vienna Open, Stockholm Open

In 2021, Andy Murray reached the quarterfinal of the Moselle Open and lost to Hubert Hurkacz. He lost to Casper Ruud at the San Diego Open. He then reached the third round of Indian Wells where he was beaten by Alexander Zverev. He reached the second round of the European Open and lost to Diego Schwartzman. Murray entered the Vienna Open and upset Hubert Hurkacz, but fell to Carlos Alcaraz. He reached the quarterfinals at the Stockholm Open and defeating Jannik Sinner.