- Andy Murray might not be done with tennis just yet—even if it’s not from the court. His former coach, Mark Petchey, believes there’s still a chance the retired star could take up a role in television punditry, despite Murray’s past reluctance.
Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, recently wrapped up a six-month coaching role with Novak Djokovic, which ended by mutual agreement in May. Many thought Murray would step away from the game for a while after nearly two decades in professional tennis. However, he quickly took on a demanding coaching position with one of the sport’s biggest legends.
Now, with his schedule more open, fans are wondering what’s next—and Petchey thinks working in tennis media isn’t off the table. “I don’t know if punditry is something he really wants to do,” Petchey said during an interview with GB News last September. “But I wouldn’t be surprised if he gives it a try now and then. It’s his choice, of course, but I wouldn’t rule it out.”
Murray himself has previously said he wasn’t interested in pundit work, mainly because he felt tennis analysis on TV lacked the edge that makes commentary entertaining. In an interview with The Times, he said: “Everyone agrees with each other all the time—there’s no real debate. It’s not very exciting, and I don’t think it helps the sport. I like how football pundits disagree and challenge each other.”
Still, with Wimbledon coming up this summer, many would welcome the idea of Murray joining the commentary team, even for a short stint. His deep knowledge of the sport, combined with his humor and honesty, could bring a refreshing perspective to tennis coverage.
Outside of tennis, Murray is keeping busy. He’s focused on lowering his golf handicap, and he recently joined Redrice Ventures, a venture capital firm based in London, as an associate partner. It seems the former world No. 1 isn’t slowing down any time soon.
Even though his brief time coaching Djokovic didn’t produce the expected results, Petchey is hopeful that Murray will one day return to coaching, especially to support rising British players. “He has so much experience to offer,” Petchey said. “British tennis could really benefit from him being involved.”
For now, fans will have to wait and see what path Murray chooses—but one thing’s for sure: whether it’s behind the mic, on the course, or mentoring the next generation, Andy Murray still has plenty to offer.
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