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Birth Date: 15/05/1987
Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Home: Dunblane, Scotland
Trained: Spain, Barcelona
Nationality: British
Plays: Right Handed
Best Surface: Hard court
Height: 6 ft 3 in (190 cm)
Weight: 175 lb (79 kg)

Andrew "Andy" Murray is a Scottish professional tennis player who is currently the highest-ranked British player. Murray broke into the official ATP Top 10 for the first time on 16 April 2007, and reached a career-high of No. 4 after the 2008 U.S. Open, in which he reached the final, losing to Roger Federer. In December 2005, Murray won the BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year Award and the sport section of the Top Scot awards. His elder brother Jamie is Great Britain's highest ranked doubles player. Murray is most proficient on a fast surface (such as hard courts or grass), although he has worked hard recently on improving his clay court game. Murray works with a team of fitness experts, with Miles Maclagan currently acting as his main coach. He was previously coached by American Brad Gilbert. Murray started 2009 at the Capitala World Tennis Championship (an exhibition) in Abu Dhabi, where he beat No.1 and No.2 and get title. The BBC called his performances "hugely encouraging" for the forthcoming season.