Judy Murray's sons, tennis stars Andy and Jamie, have come a long way since childhood when she told CNN they could barely go half an hour playing together without it ending in an argument.
Judy Murray's sons, tennis stars Andy and Jamie, have come a long way since childhood when she told CNN they could barely go half an hour playing together without it ending in an argument.
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Andy and Jamie have gone from brawling as boys to being the "Braveheart" brothers in Great Britain's Davis Cup team. They won doubles matches as a pair in the quarter and semifinals, with Andy winning his singles matches, as Team GB reached its first final in the competition since 1978.
Andy and Jamie have gone from brawling as boys to being the "Braveheart" brothers in Great Britain's Davis Cup team. They won doubles matches as a pair in the quarter and semifinals, with Andy winning his singles matches, as Team GB reached its first final in the competition since 1978.
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"It didn't matter what it was; cards, dominoes, monopoly, golf or football, they were always competing with each other," Judy told CNN's Open Court show of her sons' youthful competitive spirit. "I can't say they even played or trained a lot of tennis together because they didn't manage to last half an hour without fighting with each other!"<br />
"It didn't matter what it was; cards, dominoes, monopoly, golf or football, they were always competing with each other," Judy told CNN's Open Court show of her sons' youthful competitive spirit. "I can't say they even played or trained a lot of tennis together because they didn't manage to last half an hour without fighting with each other!"
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Andy celebrates as he plays against Switzerland's Roger Federer during the men's singles gold medal match of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wimbledon. Murray won the match in straight sets. It paved the way for his grand slam success.
Andy celebrates as he plays against Switzerland's Roger Federer during the men's singles gold medal match of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wimbledon. Murray won the match in straight sets. It paved the way for his grand slam success.
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The first of Andy's two grand slam titles came at the U.S. Open in 2012 when he beat current world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the final. Having lost his first four major finals, it marked the first grand slam win by a British player since 1936. Mum Judy, of course, was there to celebrate with him.
The first of Andy's two grand slam titles came at the U.S. Open in 2012 when he beat current world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the final. Having lost his first four major finals, it marked the first grand slam win by a British player since 1936. Mum Judy, of course, was there to celebrate with him.
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Murray followed that triumph up with an emotional victory at Wimbledon the following year, to end a 77-year wait for a British champion, again beating Djokovic. He clambered into the stands to celebrate with his family after his victory, sending the vociferous home crowd into raptures.
Murray followed that triumph up with an emotional victory at Wimbledon the following year, to end a 77-year wait for a British champion, again beating Djokovic. He clambered into the stands to celebrate with his family after his victory, sending the vociferous home crowd into raptures.
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But it was the older Murray brother who bagged a grand slam title first. Jamie teamed up with Serbia's Jelena Jankvovic to win the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon in 2007. "Jamie is without question Andy's number one fan," Judy told CNN, dispelling the myth that any jealously exists between the two brothers. "He's always absolutely delighted for his brother."
But it was the older Murray brother who bagged a grand slam title first. Jamie teamed up with Serbia's Jelena Jankvovic to win the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon in 2007. "Jamie is without question Andy's number one fan," Judy told CNN, dispelling the myth that any jealously exists between the two brothers. "He's always absolutely delighted for his brother."
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The brothers combined to win vital doubles matches in their Davis Cup quarterfinal with France, then against Australia in the final four. A final against Belgium awaits in November. "When I watch them playing doubles, that's the most emotional time," Judy said. "It's quite amazing to see your kids playing together for their country."
The brothers combined to win vital doubles matches in their Davis Cup quarterfinal with France, then against Australia in the final four. A final against Belgium awaits in November. "When I watch them playing doubles, that's the most emotional time," Judy said. "It's quite amazing to see your kids playing together for their country."
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Judy knows a thing or two about team competition, having coached GB's women in the Davis Cup equivalent -- the Fed Cup -- since 2011.
Judy knows a thing or two about team competition, having coached GB's women in the Davis Cup equivalent -- the Fed Cup -- since 2011.
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Judy has a long association with the game and still travels up and down the country promoting tennis to youngsters. Her Miss Hits program encourages girls aged between five and eight to play the game. It says its mission is to make tennis "more girly, colorful and fun."
Judy has a long association with the game and still travels up and down the country promoting tennis to youngsters. Her Miss Hits program encourages girls aged between five and eight to play the game. It says its mission is to make tennis "more girly, colorful and fun."
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"The whole family is going to the Davis Cup final," Judy said. This is a very special moment for the family with both boys playing and it's potentially a moment in history -- it's a big, big moment in their lives. We'll sit with the British part of the crowd and make as much noise as we can."<br />
"The whole family is going to the Davis Cup final," Judy said. This is a very special moment for the family with both boys playing and it's potentially a moment in history -- it's a big, big moment in their lives. We'll sit with the British part of the crowd and make as much noise as we can."
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