Andy Murray’s Brother Jamie Opens Up About Unseen Tennis Rivalry That Existed Between The Siblings

Andy Murray‘s amazing tennis career is appreciated by tennis fans from all across the globe. His brother Jamie Murray is also in the profession and faces all the challenges alongside his younger brother in the doubles category. Interestingly, there are several stories behind their chemistry that the fans are still not exposed to.

Andy Murray’s connection with his sibling Jamie hasn’t really attracted a lot of light. As the 37-year-old recently engaged in a conversation about Andy, he narrated many tales that highlighted the existence of a sibling rivalry that the fans barely had any idea about.

Brother Jamie unveils a sibling rivalry with Andy Murray that wasn’t ‘awkward’

Jamie and Andy Murray faced each other on the court countless times during their amazing journey of growing up as two of Scotland’s biggest tennis stars. Jamie recently opened up about the rivalry that existed between them during this course. He mentioned, “We were always one of the best in Scotland and the UK, so we were always playing against each other.”

Despite the high competitive levels of the sport, the tennis star also revealed that the rivalry never got to their heads. He added, “We still have kind of bows and stuff on the court, whatever, but it wasn’t like really awkward for us to go play against each other.”

Their sibling rivalry wasn’t just limited to friendly matches. Jamie’s revelation included a mention of their encounters during Davis Cup workouts that hinted at more serious competitions. However, these moments only added more strength to their bond as brothers and competitors.

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Jamie’s consistent support for his sibling

Despite the existence of a sporting rivalry between the siblings, Jamie has always been a firm supporter of Andy Murray. Back when Andy found himself struggling to regain his strength and dominance, and the fans started to serve him with criticism, Jamie came forward with a supportive verdict, presenting a strong faith in his brother.

“Look, I think he still has a lot of good tennis in him. I think he needs to find his mojo and get out there and play some ball,” said Jamie, in an attempt to boost the confidence of his brother during a tough time.

Andy Murray’s career has been filled with countless ups and downs. However, amidst all that, the support he received from his brother despite the rivalry shows the intensity of their bond.

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