Andy Murray Professional Tennis Player

Andy Murray Professional Tennis Player

Andrew "Andy" Murray (born 15 May 1987) is a Scottish professional tennis player and current British number 1. He is ranked World No. 3, having previously held the No. 2 ranking position for two weeks from 17 August 2009 to 31 August 2009, making him the highest-ranked British male player since Fred Perry. Murray achieved a top 10 ranking by the Association of Tennis Professionals for the first time on 16 April 2007. He has reached two Grand Slam finals, finishing runner-up to Roger Federer both times at the 2008 US Open and the 2010 Australian Open. Murray is most proficient on a fast surface (such as hard courts), although he has worked hard since 2008 on improving his clay court game. Murray works with a team of fitness experts, along with Miles Maclagan who is his main coach.

Country United Kingdom Great Britain Residence London, United Kingdom Date of birth 15 May 1987 (1987-05-15) (age 22) Place of birth Glasgow, United Kingdom Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Turned pro 2005 Plays Right-handed, two-handed backhand Career prize money US$10,888,593 Singles Career record 225–77 (74.50%) Career titles 14 Highest ranking No. 2 (17 August 2009) Current ranking No. 3 (1 February 2010) Grand Slam results Australian Open F (2010) French Open QF (2009) Wimbledon SF (2009) US Open F (2008) Major tournaments Tour Finals SF (2008) Olympic Games 1R (2008) Doubles Career record 23–38 Career titles 0 Highest ranking No. 89 (2 April 2007) Australian Open 1R (2006) French Open 2R (2006) Wimbledon 1R (2005) US Open 2R (2008)