2014 ATP World Tour Media Guide

andy murray (gbr)
date OF BIRTH: May 15, 1987 | Born: Dunblane, Scotland | Residence: London, England
Turned Pro: 2005
Height: 6’3” (1.90m)
Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
Career Win-Loss: 422-131
Plays: Right-handed
Two-handed backhand
Career Prize Money: $30,271,843
Career Singles Titles/
Finalist: 28/14
Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 66-53
Highest Emirates ATP Ranking:
2 (August 17, 2009)
Highest Emirates ATP Doubles
Ranking: 51 (October 17, 2011)
emirates aTP Ranking History (W-L)
2013: 4 (43-8)
2012: 3 (56-16)
2011: 4 (56-13)
2010: 4 (46-18)
2013 HIGHLIGHTS
2009: 4 (66-11)
2008: 4 (58-16)
2007: 11 (43-14)
2006: 17 (40-25)
2005: 65 (14-10)
2004: 514 (0-0)
2003: 546 (0-0)
Prize money: $5,416,221
Matches won-lost: 43-8 (singles), 6-2 (doubles)
Singles Winner: Brisbane, Miami, London / Queen’s Club,
Wimbledon
Finalist:
Australian Open
Quarterfinalist: Indian Wells, Madrid, Cincinnati, US Open
Doubles Finalist: Montréal (w/Fleming).
2013 IN REVIEW
• The Scot finished in top 4 for 6th straight season, highlighted
by 4 titles, including Wimbledon. Became 1st British man to
win crown in 77 years since Fred Perry in 1936 and improved to
2-5 lifetime in major finals
• Finished runner-up in his 3rd Australian Open final, losing to
Djokovic in four sets. Beat Federer in 5 sets in SF, for 1st time
at a major (1-3). Was attempting to become 1st British man to
win title since Fred Perry in 1934. Prior to Open, repeated title
in Brisbane (d. Dimitrov)
• Won 9th ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami, saving 1 MP at 5-6 in
3rd set vs. Ferrer in final. For 1st time in his career, saved a MP
in an ATP World Tour final; it was also 1st time he had come
back from a set down in a SF and F to win an ATP title.
Afterwards returned to No. 2 on April 1 and was there for 3
weeks before returning on May 13 and remained for 14 straight
weeks. Previously No. 2 for 4 weeks in ‘09 (21 weeks total at 2)
• In May, retired with lower back injury at one-set all vs.
Granollers in Rome 2R and withdrew from Roland Garros.
Underwent minor back surgery on Sept. 23 and did not return
rest of season
• Returned in June and became 1st British man since 1925 to
win 3 London/Queen’s Club titles (d. Cilic). Dedicated his title
to friend Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer
• In final 3 tourn. after Wimbledon, reached 3R in Montréal
(l. to Gulbis), QF in Cincinnati (l. to Berdych) and at US Open
(l. to Wawrinka)
• Helped Great Britain back into Davis Cup World Group by
winning both singles matches vs Croatia in final action of year
• Compiled records of 26-5 on hard, 12-0 on grass and 5-3 on
clay (16-7 in TB) while going 5-5 vs. Top 10 opponents
CAREER IN REVIEW
• The Dunblane native owns most titles in Open Era by a British
man (28) while reaching at least 4 finals in each of the past 7
seasons including at least 1 Grand Slam final in 5 of past 6 years
• In 2012, finished a year-end best No. 3, highlighted by Olympic
gold medal and 1st Grand Slam crown. Won 3 titles - Brisbane,
London Olympics and US Open and reached 4 other finals,
including his 1st at Wimbledon. Overall made 10 SF, closing
season with SF at Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London (l.
to Federer). Won 55-plus matches for 4th time. Had 12 match
wins after losing opening set (most on ATP World Tour along
w/Djokovic, Federer) and a 14-4 match record on British soil,
highlighted by gold medal performance at London Olympics
where he beat No. 2 Djokovic in SF and No. 1 Federer in final,
winning all 5 sets and never losing serve (saved 13 break pts.,
9 vs. Federer). 1st British man to win singles gold medal since
1908. Earned silver medal in mixed doubles (w/Robson),
losing to Azarenka-Mirnyi. Became 1st British man to reach
final at All England Club since Bunny Austin in 1938 (l. to
Federer in 4 sets). Earned 1st Grand Slam crown at US Open in
5th Slam final, defeating Djokovic in 5 sets. Became 1st British
Slam winner since Fred Perry in ’36 US Chps. and 4th different
Slam winner during season (1st time since ’03). After US
Open, 3 losses came after holding MP – Tokyo SF (l. Raonic,
held 2 MPs), Shanghai final (l. to Djokovic, held 5 MPs) and
Paris 3R (l. to Janowicz, 1 MP). Made SF at Australian Open (l.
to Djokovic in 5 sets). In March was runner-up in Dubai (l. to
Federer) and on April 1, reached final in Miami (l. to Djokovic).
Went 22-3 in Grand Slams (only behind Djokovic’s 24 wins) and
12-9 vs. Top 10 opponents (3-4 vs. Djokovic, 2-3 vs. Federer).
Finished with personal-best in 1st serve pct. (60%), break pts.
saved (67%) and tied 2nd serve pts. won (54%)
• In 2011, won 5 titles in 6 finals and reached SF at all 4 Grand
Slam events. Runner-up at Australian Open (l. to Djokovic).
Claimed title in Cincinnati to start 27-3 run to end season that
also included wins in Bangkok, Tokyo and Shanghai. Qualified
for 4th straight Barclays ATP World Tour Finals but withdrew
after 1 match with a groin strain
• In 2010, advanced to his 1st Aus. Open final with win over
Nadal in QF (retired w/knee injury) dropping only 1 set
en route to final (l. to Federer). Became 1st British man to
reach Australian final since John Lloyd in ‘77 and 1st Briton to
advance to at least 2 Grand Slam finals in 72 years. Made SF at
Wimbledon for 2nd year in a row (l. to Nadal). In Toronto,
defended title with win over Federer in final. Became 1st player
to win back-to-back Canadian titles since Agassi in ‘94-95.
Posted 6th career ATP Masters 1000 title in
Shanghai (d. Federer again). Reached SF at Barclays ATP
World Tour Finals in London. In doubles, teamed with brother
Jamie to win 1st ATP title in Valencia
• In 2009, led ATP World Tour with 6 titles and .857 match
winning percentage (66-11 record).Reached QF or better in 13
of 18 tournaments and posted a personal-best 14-6 record
against Top 10 opponents. Claimed title in Miami (d. Djokovic)
and became 1st British player in history to win title. Won 1st
grass title at London / Queen’s Club (d. Blake) and became 1st
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