10 jobs Andy Murray could do when he retires - From golf caddie to stand-up comedian

The two-time Wimbledon champion has been talking about what he might do after he walks away from tennis.
Andy Murray. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)Andy Murray. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Andy Murray. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Andy Murray has admitted that he would love to become a golf caddie when he retires from tennis.

The Scot is currently on the comeback trail after undergoing hip surgery in 2019.

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But at the age of 33, and with a number of high-profile injuries behind him, it’s only natural that the former world number one has started to think about his next move once he hangs up his racket.

Murray himself has expressed his desire to switch things up and get into the world of golf, and there's no reason why he couldn't be a great fit. Caddying takes meticulous planning, an eye for detail, and plenty of dedication - all traits that Murray has shown in abundance during his own illustrious career. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for LTA)Murray himself has expressed his desire to switch things up and get into the world of golf, and there's no reason why he couldn't be a great fit. Caddying takes meticulous planning, an eye for detail, and plenty of dedication - all traits that Murray has shown in abundance during his own illustrious career. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for LTA)
Murray himself has expressed his desire to switch things up and get into the world of golf, and there's no reason why he couldn't be a great fit. Caddying takes meticulous planning, an eye for detail, and plenty of dedication - all traits that Murray has shown in abundance during his own illustrious career. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for LTA)

Speaking to the Gentleman’s Journal, he said: "I love sport, so something else that would interest me post-playing would be working in another sport.

"I got asked about this a little while ago and, because I really like golf, being a caddie on a golf tour would be exciting - to be up close and personal with top golfers and to learn about another sport like that.

"There's probably also some crossover between tennis and golf on the mental side and things, and helping a golfer with that might be interesting.

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"Or getting my coaching badges in football - that would be fun."

Murray also hinted that he could be interested in pursuing his coaching badges in football, and by all accounts he was a decent player back in the day. The Scot turned down an opportunity to train with Rangers so that he could focus on his tennis instead, and his maternal grandfather Roy Erskine played for Hibernian. As well as following Hibs, Murray is a big Arsenal fan, and if Mikel Arteta's men continue to falter next season, maybe we could see the tennis icon prowling the touchline at the Emirates. Just imagine...  (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for LTA)Murray also hinted that he could be interested in pursuing his coaching badges in football, and by all accounts he was a decent player back in the day. The Scot turned down an opportunity to train with Rangers so that he could focus on his tennis instead, and his maternal grandfather Roy Erskine played for Hibernian. As well as following Hibs, Murray is a big Arsenal fan, and if Mikel Arteta's men continue to falter next season, maybe we could see the tennis icon prowling the touchline at the Emirates. Just imagine...  (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for LTA)
Murray also hinted that he could be interested in pursuing his coaching badges in football, and by all accounts he was a decent player back in the day. The Scot turned down an opportunity to train with Rangers so that he could focus on his tennis instead, and his maternal grandfather Roy Erskine played for Hibernian. As well as following Hibs, Murray is a big Arsenal fan, and if Mikel Arteta's men continue to falter next season, maybe we could see the tennis icon prowling the touchline at the Emirates. Just imagine... (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for LTA)

Murray added: "For the first two months of lockdown all of my training was done at home. I was doing a lot of cardio work and, for the first time in my life, I did some road biking.

"To begin with, I got a bike just to be able to go out and exercise. But I got quite into it. I really enjoyed it.

"I actually think, when I finish playing tennis, cycling is something I want to do more of. I live 20 minutes south of Wimbledon in Surrey. So I cycled around Box Hill, where they did some of the Olympic road racing.

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"I had two or three routes I was doing consistently. And, because I'm competitive, I was seeing if I could beat my times each week, to see if I was getting fitter. I enjoyed going up the hills - so tough, but I really loved it."

Taking Murray's latest comments into consideration, we’ve had a think and put together a list of potential jobs that he could look to do when his illustrious career eventually comes to an end...

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