Whether you've chosen a language trip to Scotland or a tennis language trip to England with LEC, chances are you’ll hear aboutAndy Murray…who turns 28 today, Friday, May 15, 2015. This is an opportunity for our organization to take a closer look at this British tennis champion.
A birth in Glasgow
Andy Murray was born on May 15, 1987, in Glasgow, Scotland’s most populous city, ahead of the capital, Edinburgh. He began playing tennis at the age of just 5 —and showed an early aptitude for handling rackets and yellow felt balls… A soccer fan—his grandfather was a professional player—he lived for a time in Barcelona, where, not far from the legendary Camp Nou, he met Rafael Nadal, who was a few months older than him.
Andy Murray or Angry Murray?
A towering figure on the tennis court—both in talent and stature (he stands 6 feet 3 inches tall)—Andy Murray, a right-handed player known for his two-handed backhand, can sometimes be quick to anger. These outbursts of rage have earned him the nicknameAngry Murray —meaning Murray the hot-tempered…
A list of winners to know before your tennis language study trip
He achieved his highest ranking in 2009, when he was briefly ranked No. 2 in the world. Currently coached by former French professional tennis player Amélie Mauresmo, Andy Murray boasts a list of achievements that would make many envious. The shadow cast by Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal over the Scot should not obscure the fact that the Briton:
- has won two Grand Slam tournaments: the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon in 2013
- has heldan Olympic gold medal since the 2012 London Games
- has nine Masters 1000 titles to his credit