Andy Murray continues to have an impact on British sports despite retiring from tennis back in 2024.

Murray retired from professional tennis following his run at the 2024 Paris Olympics, calling time on his career at the age of 37.

He won three Grand Slam titles during his glittering career, winning the 2012 US Open before lifting the trophy at Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016.

Murray also climbed as high as number one in the ATP rankings, and ended his career with 46 titles and over 700 wins, with another honor now going his way.

Andy Murray voted most inspirational British sports star of the 21st century

Murray has been voted as the most inspirational British sports star of the 21st century, as confirmed by the LTA.

The poll from JustGiving involved the likes of David Beckham and Lewis Hamilton, but Scottish icon Murray topped the pile.

He also edged out the likes of fellow Scot Sir Chris Hoy, and other legends Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Harry Kane.

There was a long list of talented sportspeople to choose from, but Murray arguably deserves the honor thanks to his stunning efforts with a tennis racket.

Andy Murray’s fantastic ATP record

Murray enjoyed a simply phenomenal career, even though it overlapped with three of the greatest to ever play the game.

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were all in their prime when the former British number one was in his.

And they undoubtedly played a key role in his lack of further success at Grand Slam level, with Murray ending eight major tournaments as the runner-up.

But like the Big Three, he reached number one in the ATP rankings, and finished his playing career with an impressive 739-262 win-loss record.

He also earned $ 64,687,542 for his efforts, as well as clinching gold medals at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics.

Shortly after retirement, Murray shocked the sporting world by agreeing to coach his former rival Djokovic, but that partnership came to an end after six months.

It will certainly be intriguing to see if he makes a return to coaching, particularly given that fellow Briton Emma Raducanu is currently without a coach.

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