Andy Murray opens up on police stop and why he likes to use train now | Tennis | Sport

Andy Murray revealed he once had a run-in with a police officer who pulled him over during Wimbledon. The 38-year-old has quite the legacy in London, with his heroics at the All England Club topping them all. However, it was during his participation in the Grand Slam that Murray was stopped by police.

The tennis icon opened up about the brief interaction when asked whether he ever had any run-ins with the authorities. He told The London Standard: “Yes – I was pulled over driving home one night during Wimbledon, but when the police officer saw it was me, he said I was fine to put my foot down on the A3 because he was the only one on patrol. I think he was hoping I’d get a good night’s sleep ahead of my next match.”

Murray’s car collection includes luxury vehicles such as an Aston Martin DB9, a Jaguar I-Pace and a BMW i8, but when the sporting legend was asked about a London secret he’d be obliged to part ways with, he explained his enjoyment of using the London Underground.

He said: “The Tube has become so much easier for me now people don’t look up from their phones.” With two Wimbledon triumphs and five Queen’s titles to his name, plus his London 2012 victory, the two-time Olympic gold medalist has achieved immense greatness in the capital.

When Great Britain celebrated Murray’s first Wimbledon victory in 2013, there were plenty of tears wept for his triumph, including from his mother Judy, and far more surprisingly from legendary football manager Jose Mourinho.

“It was something that obviously meant more than anything in his career. I could imagine it was something from another world. I don’t think he would change the Wimbledon victory for another 10 victories in other Grand Slams.

“It’s more than the game, it’s more than a tournament. He has broken the psychological wall that was there for every British person that loves the game. I think that for sure it was the best day in his career and I shared that happiness from where I was.”