Sir Andy Murray and brother Jamie may share a harmonious relationship today but it wasn’t always the case given they once warred in public
Tom Sunderland Sports Writer
10:00, 23 Nov 2025
Tennis legend Andy Murray and brother Jamie get along famously these days, but things weren’t always so jovial between the two(Image: AELTC/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
British tennis icon Andy Murray and brother Jamie once endured a spat so bad that the pair didn’t talk for weeks. At least not directly to one another, as they were still more than happy to send not-so-subtle digs in one another’s direction through the press.
Looking at the pair and the warmth they share with each other today, it would be difficult to envision a time when they didn’t get along. But that was precisely the case back in 2008 when doubles specialist Jamie was enraged his younger brother bailed on a playing commitment.
Great Britain were due to face Argentina in that year’s Davis Cup first round when Andy confirmed he wouldn’t participate as planned because he was concerned about aggravating a knee injury. Instead, Jamie teamed up with late replacement Ross Hutchins as Team GB were knocked out early on by the eventual runners-up.
Addressing his sibling’s withdrawal at the time, Jamie described Andy’s decision as “disappointing.” He went on to further underline the sense of blame he felt towards his brother, adding: “It kind of affects the way we feel about him.
“I think it’s disappointing he chose not to come. From what I have been reading he hasn’t come out and said he’s injured, it’s more a prevention thing. I think if he had really wanted to push himself he could have come here for the match.
“It was a shock for me and for the team. I was not aware he had a problem. From his point of view, I guess he doesn’t have anything to apologise for as he’s taken the decision not to come.
Andy took aim at brother Jamie’s inferior singles record at the height of their spat(Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
“If he had come here, he would have caused them problems because he has the ability to win singles matches, he’s a world-class player. He’s been in the top 10 and not by fluke. I think he would have liked to come here and had the crowd against him, he plays better in those circumstances.”
It wasn’t long before Andy, who retired last year, hit back as things got personal between the two. And the younger Murray brother even went so far as to disparage his sibling’s inferior singles record in order to get his point across.
In response to Jamie’s comment, two-time Wimbledon champion Andy said: “It was a little bit disappointing. But he obviously felt pretty strongly about it and he’s entitled to his opinion. If he knew what it was like playing three five-set matches in a row on clay then maybe he’d understand my position a little bit better.
The two siblings have since patched things up(Image: PA)
“I’ve not spoken to him yet. I’ll see him soon. I guess we’ll have to have a chat about it and just discuss our feelings on Davis Cup and the sort of position that I am in, but it’s probably not going to be the most fun conversation to have with your brother.”
Needless to say the duo’s mother and former coach, Judy, will have found herself in a difficult position as the pair quarrelled. However, the matter was eventually put to bed after a two-week period of radio silence between them.
Fast-forward to today, and the brotherly bond between the Murrays couldn’t appear to be stronger. And it seems only fitting Andy’s last match at Wimbledon took place alongside his brother after Emma Raducanu’s decision to pull out of their mixed doubles agreement brought his SW19 tenure to an abrupt end.
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