Murray Buys Home With No Tennis Court

Andy Murray has bought a home that was listed at £5.45 million.  The tennis star will share his new abode with his girlfriend, Kim Sears.  With Murray’s recent success, I’m not surprised at all to learn that he’s ditched his apartment in favor for this estate.  Who wouldn’t?

According to the Telegraph, the massive home features “a large rear lawn with summerhouse, an indoor swimming pool with sauna and jacuzzi, a library and games room.”  Surprisingly, the property does not include a tennis court.  That surprised me since I can’t imagine playing a sport professionally and not having an area to practice in my (several) million dollar home.  He will, however, be installing PlayStation consoles throughout the house…

A lot of people are wondering about the timing of this move since he really should be focusing on competing at Wimbledon next week.  If you’ve ever moved, you will know that it can be very difficult and a move of this magnitude has got to be at least a little distracting.  Who knows, though.  Everyone is different and maybe the transition will have a relaxing effect on him.  Maybe his old neighbors were loud and now he’ll be able to get some sleep.  Whatever the case, I wish him the best!

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