Andy Murray’s next venture discussed by Tim Henman as Brit’s options assessed – EXCLUSIVE
Andy Murray has all of the attributes to move into coaching, according to Tim Henman, but the former British No. 1 has urged the recently-retired star to take time to weigh up his future.
The three-time Grand Slam winner stepped away from his illustrious playing career in August after bowing out of the 2024 Olympics men’s doubles tournament with Dan Evans.
Murray – who will take some time out of the public sphere to spend quality time with his wife Kim and four children – has kept his cards close to his chest on his plans for the future.
He has left a number of avenues open for his post-playing activities and hinted at a possible pivot into a coaching.
That is something ex-professional player Laura Robson is keen to see, with Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper two potential players in need of a mentor. And Henman is adamant Murray would make a fine coach if he wants to stay involved in the game, adding that his ‘tennis IQ’ makes him a good fit.
“Given his tennis IQ, I think he would make a very, very good coach. But right now, we’re having this conversation and it’s been barely been a week since he stopped playing.
“It’s important that he takes his time and, whether it’s six months or two years, that he can just relax, and take a step back to enjoy himself, then look at all the different opportunities because coaching will be one of a long list of opportunities.
“Look, he’s a bright guy and he’s got good people around him, but the one piece of advice I would pass on is that there’s no rush, he’s got plenty of time to make these decisions.”
