ANDY MURRAY has taken up a brand new career after splitting with Novak Djokovic.
The British tennis icon, 38, was one of the sport’s top stars during his prime.
Murray won numerous ATP Tour titles during his 19-year career, as well as two Wimbledon trophies and the US Open.
The Scot then retired in 2024 after starring for Team GB at the Olympic Games in Paris.
And he went on to shock fans by becoming Novak Djokovic’s coach at the start of the year.
The pair went their separate ways earlier this month after splitting on amicable terms.
But Murray has already found a new career for himself in a brand new field.
Speaking to The Sunday Times, Murray revealed he is now entering the world of venture capitalism.
The ace is taking up a role as an associate partner at London-based investment firm Redrice Ventures.
The company has business interests in areas including cat food and reusable water bottles.
Murray previously worked with them in 2018 as part of a co-investment involving sportswear company Castore.
He already has several business interests including a five-star country house hotel in Scotland, a padel tennis firm and a crowdfunding platform called Seedrs.
Reflecting on his new role, Murray said: “It’s difficult to step away from a sport like tennis, which has been so all-consuming for me for so long, and then not have anything to fill that void.
“I’ve seen it before with other athletes — when they haven’t had other interests straight after sport, it becomes hard for them to know who they are.
“I’m also only 38 years old, so that’s a long time to be retired.
“My plan was always to spend more time on my other business interests once I’d finished playing tennis, and I’m enjoying starting to work on some of those projects now.
“I think for me it’s the work ethic and single-minded determination to succeed.”
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