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Daily Record
5 days ago
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Judy Murray reveals what Andy's kids call her and next thing on the agenda for twice Wimbledon champion
Son Andy retired from tennis last year and had a stint coaching friend and former rival Novak Djokovic Judy Murray has revealed that her grandchildren call her "Naughty Nana" and that it's not tennis she's teaching them. Judy has five grandchildren - two-time Wimbledon champion Andy 's three girls and a boy and brother Jamie 's daughter. Andy, who retired from tennis last year, had a six month spell coaching former rival Novak Djokovic but has stepped back from the court to focus on his golf game and his various business interests after embarking on a recent nationwide speaking tour. Mum Judy has launched a career as an author, writing her first novel 'Game, Set & Murder' which was released last week. That was inspired by her time as a contestant on Strictly Come dancing in 2014, when she edited a draft of dance partner Anton du Beke's book, and he suggested that she give it a go herself. And while she passed the tennis bug onto Andy and Jamie, coaching them fro a young age, she's explained that her grandkids have a nickname for her and that it will be dancing rather than serving on the menu for them. "They call me Naughty Nana," she told Hello!"When I'm with them, I like to take them to do anything active, from swimming to soft play. But I'm not teaching them how to play tennis – I'm going to teach them how to dance." As for what's next for Andy, Judy admitted that it won't be tennis related for a while yet after retirement. She added: "Coaching is something he may do in years to come but right now he's had the best part of 20 years travelling the world on a relentless circuit. I don't think anybody who retires wants to immediately jump back on that merry-go-round." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Wales Online
04-07-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Andy Murray's mum Judy opens up on money worries and going through ‘toughest time' financially
Andy Murray's mum Judy opens up on money worries and going through 'toughest time' financially Judy Murray has opened up on her financial worries before Andy became one of the best tennis players in the world, with her son's net worth now sitting at around £110million Judy Murray has lifted the lid on the financial difficulties she faced while raising sons Andy and Jamie (Image: Julian Finney, Getty Images ) Judy Murray had her share of financial challenges while raising the man who would go on to become a three-time Grand Slam champion. At 65, Judy shepherded Andy and his brother Jamie through their formative years in tennis, enduring financial strains along the way. Although retired since last year, Sir Andy Murray is taking a break from the sport that made him a household name. But success in tennis was far from being guaranteed. With Andy's net worth now around £110million, it appears Judy's thrifty habits have left a mark on him as well. But it all began with Judy's mother and the morals she instilled in her daughter. "When I was young, [my mother] would go into an absolute tailspin if she had a bill with a final demand on it, or if she'd forgotten to pay something," Judy told iNews. "She was always panicking about money, and that rubbed off on me. "And so I've never had a credit card. I hate owing people money, and I have to be really persuaded to invest in anything. I don't have any investments, stocks and shares, or anything like that." Before Andy's birth, former tennis prospect Judy swapped life in Glasgow for Dunblane. This included transitioning from her role as a confectionary company sales rep to focus on nurturing young talents, including sons Andy and Jamie, in coaching. Article continues below Judy served as Andy's coach as a youngster before he was taken on by pros (Image: Getty ) Choosing to forego financial security for her sons' potential was a bold move. It wasn't until Andy, who later became a two-time Wimbledon champion, hit his teenage years that the extent of their financial challenges emerged, reports the Daily Express. "The toughest time financially was when we needed to send Andy to Barcelona for his training," she added. "It was 2002, and he was about 15. He was one of the best in Europe at that point. He needed to leave the country because he needed a tougher training environment with a different variety of sparring partners. "It was like going to an expensive boarding school that specialised in tennis. The problem was that we were going to need £30,000-35,000 a year. That was more than my entire salary." Launching her new book 'Game, Set & Murder', Murray Sr, who loves when people notice how smiley she is, reflected on those challenging times and one "incredibly financially stressful" period. Through a £10,000 sponsorship and an inheritance from Judy's great-uncle, Andy could embark on his pivotal training in Spain. Murray has repeatedly credited his mother for her role in his success (Image: Getty ) Andy's tennis career might have taken a different trajectory were it not for that time spent abroad. But Judy was no stranger to making ends meet with limited resources. "My pension was a big learning curve in my relationship with money," she revealed. "For most of my life, I didn't have money. Even as a top-level national coach in 1995, I earned £25,000. "It was a very small salary job. I have been self-employed for most of my life and didn't start making pension contributions until much later. I didn't think about it." Article continues below Fortunately, her son's triumphs on the tennis court have ensured she doesn't have to fret over finances any longer. But the family have maintained the same philosophies that took them to the top in the first place.
Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Judy Murray's frank admission about money worries and ‘toughest time' financially
Judy Murray has two Wimbledon-winning sons in Andy and Jamie, but things weren't always so rosy for the family as they struggled to make ends meet in the early days As the mother of tennis legend Sir Andy Murray, Judy Murray 's life may seem glamorous now, but it wasn't always the case. And there were times when it seemed unlikely that sons Andy and Jamie would make a career out of tennis. Judy, 65, played a crucial role in nurturing their early talent before passing the baton to professional coaches. During those early years, she faced significant financial strain as a parent. Today, retired Andy is estimated to be worth £110million, and while he may not be as frugal as his mother, her influence has undoubtedly shaped his financial outlook. However, her own mother's attitude towards money had a lasting impact on her own financial values. "When I was young, [my mother] would go into an absolute tailspin if she had a bill with a final demand on it, or if she'd forgotten to pay something," she told iNews (via the Daily Express). "She was always panicking about money, and that rubbed off on me. "And so I've never had a credit card. I hate owing people money, and I have to be really persuaded to invest in anything. I don't have any investments, stocks and shares, or anything like that." After leaving her job as a sales representative at a confectionery company, Judy made the bold decision to relocate from Glasgow to Dunblane shortly before Andy's birth. She eventually transitioned into coaching, laying the groundwork for her sons' future success. Making the daunting decision to quit a stable job for the future of her children was a bold move. Yet the full extent of their financial challenges didn't emerge until Andy, who would twice triumph at Wimbledon and become a Grand Slam icon, was in his mid-teens. 'The toughest time financially was when we needed to send Andy to Barcelona for his training,' she added. 'It was 2002, and he was about 15. He was one of the best in Europe at that point. He needed to leave the country because he needed a tougher training environment with a different variety of sparring partners. "It was like going to an expensive boarding school that specialised in tennis. The problem was that we were going to need £30,000-35,000 a year. That was more than my entire salary." Murray, who is celebrating the release of her new book 'Game, Set & Murder', recalled that era as "incredibly financially stressful," but it was a challenge they overcame. They secured a £10,000 sponsorship for Andy, while Judy took care of the remaining costs thanks to an inheritance from her great-uncle. Had circumstances been different, Andy might not have embarked on his valuable stint in Spain, which significantly influenced his professional journey. Financial struggles had become somewhat normalised for Judy, and she managed without depending on others. "My pension was a big learning curve in my relationship with money," she continued. "For most of my life, I didn't have money. Even as a top-level national coach in 1995, I earned £25,000. "It was a very small salary job. I have been self-employed for most of my life and didn't start making pension contributions until much later. I didn't think about it." Fortunately, her son's triumphs on the tennis court have alleviated any financial concerns. But this new reality lies in stark contrast to the challenging times during Andy's childhood.
