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Jamie Murray

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Height / weight1.91 m / 84 kg
Born13 Feb 1986 (40 years)
NationalityUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom

Jamie Murray is a British professional tennis player who specializes in doubles.

He is a seven-time major doubles champion, a Davis Cup winner, and a former Doubles World No. 1. He is the elder brother of fellow tennis player and former singles World No. 1, Andy Murray.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Jamie Robert Murray was born on February 13, 1986, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He grew up in Dunblane and attended Dunblane Primary School.

He stands 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) tall and plays left-handed with a two-handed backhand. He and his brother, Andy, were present at their school during the 1996 Dunblane school massacre.

In 2010, Jamie married Alejandra Gutiérrez, and they have a daughter named Ava.

Professional Career

Murray turned professional in 2004. While his singles career was limited, with a career record of 0-1 and a highest ranking of No. 834, he became a dominant force in doubles.

He has won 34 career doubles titles with a record of 588-426, reaching the World No. 1 ranking on April 4, 2016. In men's doubles, he won Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and US Open in 2016 and was a finalist at Wimbledon in 2015.

His success also extends to mixed doubles, where he has won five Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon in 2007 and 2017, and the US Open in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Murray was also a key member of the Great Britain team that won the Davis Cup in 2015. He has also competed at the Olympic Games in both doubles and mixed doubles.

Career Record

Singles

  • Career record: 0–1
  • Career titles: 0
  • Highest ranking: No. 834 (May 22, 2006)

Doubles

  • Career record: 588–426
  • Career titles: 34
  • Highest ranking: No. 1 (April 4, 2016)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

  • Australian Open: W (2016)
  • French Open: QF (2017, 2020)
  • Wimbledon: F (2015)
  • US Open: W (2016)

Mixed Doubles

  • Career titles: 5

Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances

  • Australian Open: F (2020)
  • French Open: SF (2011)
  • Wimbledon: W (2007, 2017)
  • US Open: W (2017, 2018, 2019)

Team competitions

  • Davis Cup: W (2015)

Jamie Murray FAQ

Where is Jamie Murray from?

Jamie Murray was born in Glasgow, Scotland.

What is Jamie Murray’s career-high doubles ranking?

Jamie Murray’s career-high doubles ranking is World No. 1, which he achieved on April 4, 2016.

What is Jamie Murray’s best Grand Slam result?

Jamie Murray's best Grand Slam result is winning two men's doubles and five mixed doubles titles.

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