Tim Henman reveals Andy Murray’s ‘greatest achievement’ as he shares advice for former world No 1
Tim Henman has claimed Andy Murray’s two Wimbledon titles were his “greatest achievement” as he hailed the “incredible career” and legacy his fellow Brit leaves behind.
Murray played the final match of his storied career on Thursday, beaten alongside Dan Evans in the Paris 2024 men’s doubles by US stars Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz.
Defeat called time on an epic ‘last dance’ for the 37-year-old in his final event, saving match points to win his first two matches in Paris, and also on a legendary career.
The Brit won his home Slam tournament at SW19 twice, a US Open title, two Olympic golds, the Davis Cup with Great Britain, and finished 2016 as the year-end world No 1.
But it was those historic Wimbledon titles in 2013 and 2016 that Henman, the flagbearer for British tennis pre-Murray, believes were the three-time major winner’s greatest triumphs.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the former world No 4 praised Murray’s character – and underlined the importance of the 37-year-old’s wins at SW19.
“I think success is about maximising your potential and when you look at Andy’s work ethic, his hunger and desire, his motivation and his competitive spirit, it’s been absolutely phenomenal to watch,” he said.
“I think he will be able to sit back eventually and reflect on an incredible career.
“I think Andy has been a brilliant ambassador for both the men’s and the women’s game. I think his moral compass is always pretty accurate and I think he has been a great role model.
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“I think his two Wimbledon titles [are his greatest achievement]. Understanding everything that goes with being a British player and competing at the Championships.
“For him to be able to get across the line and win the biggest event in our sport – on two occasions for me is his greatest achievement.”
So far, Murray has been coy about his future plans as a retired player.
And Henman, who retired in 2007 and now works as a Sky, Eurosport, and BBC pundit, hopes his compatriot takes time to assess his options.
He added: “What do I think Andy Murray will do next? Hopefully relax a little bit!
“I don’t necessarily know that is what he’ll do, but he’s got a wife and four children and hopefully he will be able to spend some time with them.
“He can enjoy the lack of structure, without the tournaments, the training and the travel and just give himself a little bit of time to make decisions around what he can do and what he wants to do next, because there’ll be plenty of opportunities.
“I think my advice would be don’t rush into them. You’ve got plenty of time and plenty of opportunities ahead.”
