Inside Andy Murray's new life from dad 'problems' to 'guilt' comment about wife Kim

Sir Andy Murray has embraced a new life focused on family since retiring from professional tennis last year. The 38-year-old Scot, born in Glasgow in 1987 and raised in Dunblane, now lives in Surrey with his wife Kim Sears and their four children: Sophia, 9, Edie, 7, Teddy, 5, and Lola, 4.

Retirement has allowed Murray to swap the intensity of the court for the rhythms of everyday family life - a change he describes as both rewarding and necessary. Following his brief stint coaching Novak Djokovic, Murray - for the moment, at least - is done with tennis. Instead, he's now focusing on being the best father and husband he can possibly be. "Right now, I just want to be around for my kids," he told The I. "I don't think it's the easiest time for kids growing up with the problems associated with screens, phones, and social media... My ambition is to try and be a good dad and a good husband."

Daily routines now revolve around school drop-offs, pick-ups and training their new puppy, Bonnie. Retirement has allowed Murray to enjoy these ordinary family moments. "I felt sad about retiring but it was the right moment for me to move on," he said. "I couldn't physically do it anymore. My body was telling me I needed to stop. But now I get to focus on being a parent... and just do the stuff a normal family do."

Central to this new chapter is time with Kim, who has supported him throughout his career. "Kim has been unbelievable when it comes to supporting me throughout my career. She's been the perfect supporter," he said. "She really encouraged me to keep pursuing my career."

Even with four young children, they make a point of carving out time for each other. "It's hard sometimes because we have quite a few kids, but we try and make time for lunch or going to the gym together when the kids are at school," Murray added. "You shouldn't feel guilty about that."

Although his focus is on family for now, Murray has plans for personal goals in the future. "When the kids are more grown up and are able to take care of themselves then I'll focus a little bit more on what I want to do with that stage of my life," he said. "But right now, I'm really happy doing what I'm doing."

Financial security has allowed him to enjoy this time without pressure, though he reflects on past mistakes. "My worst financial decision was buying a fancy car - a Ferrari - when I was younger. I never ended up driving it. I sold it about three months after I bought it," he admits.

"A few of my friends said I should buy a fancy car and I thought why not? But when I got it, I regretted it. I'm not hugely into cars. I'll happily drive anything."

Murray's life off the court is inseparable from the one he built on it. Tennis began at age three, coached by his mother Judy alongside his older brother, Jamie. By 15, he had moved to Barcelona's Sanchez-Casal Academy, choosing tennis over football - a decision he remembers vividly.

"In my early teens I had to make the difficult decision between focusing on playing tennis or football," he recalls. "It was really hard because I loved playing football... I remember walking with my dad to the car after leaving my tennis session early [to go to my football lesson]. I told him that I wanted to go back and finish my tennis session. That was when I realised I couldn't commit to both."

He credits his parents' sacrifices for enabling his career: "I don't think I would be where I am today if it hadn't been for my parents... Without their support and sacrifices, we wouldn't have stood a chance."

The hard work paid off. Over his career, Murray won 46 titles, including two Wimbledon titles, the US Open and two Olympic singles golds.

"When I was younger, I didn't necessarily have ambitions to be number one... I just wanted to become a professional tennis player. But playing at Wimbledon for the first time... made me feel like I had made it," he explained.

Injuries tested his patience and taught him resilience: "The injuries I had during my career definitely taught me about patience... Life isn't fair... The only way that I dealt with it was by focusing on... training properly, going to the gym, eating properly."

When asked if he could re-live one career highlight, Murray chose his first Olympic gold triumph. "If I could go back... it would probably be the London Olympics," he said. "There was a lot of positivity around the country and it was the most fun I had on a tennis court in my career."

Today, Murray balances memories of a remarkable career with the joys and challenges of parenting. Retirement, while a major shift, has given him the opportunity to focus on what he values most: being present for his children, nurturing his family, and living a grounded, fulfilling life beyond tennis.