Andy Murray has shared his honest thoughts about his knighthood, which he received in 2019 for his services to tennis and charity.
What happened?
Murray was named in the Queen's New Year's Honours in 2016, following his second Wimbledon win and second Olympic gold. He finally received the honour in May 2019.
Why it matters for Andy Murray
The tennis star joked with Kevin Pietersen about using his title on the golf course, saying "it's Sir" when playing golf. Pietersen asked if Murray was "into that honours thing" and Murray replied that it was nice recognition of his achievements.
Murray admitted he was "very proud" to receive his knighthood from the then Prince of Wales. He said it was a nice day to spend with his family, including his wife and parents.
What comes next?
Ahead of Wimbledon 2026, Murray is coaching Jack Draper, who is on the comeback trail after injury. Draper recently beat American Marcos Giron 6-4 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Lexus Eastbourne Open.
Murray watched from a court-side box as Draper secured his victory in an hour and 26 minutes. Draper said of Murray: "Andy, truthfully, is one of my biggest inspirations."
Draper added that he has a great relationship with Murray, both on and off the court. He said Murray brings a lot to his tennis game, and he is grateful for his coaching.
On Monday, Draper spoke about his win, saying he was happy to have come out on top. He thanked Murray for his support and guidance, saying he is a big help to his game.
Murray's coaching role with Draper is a significant one, as he looks to help the young player return to form after injury. With Wimbledon 2026 approaching, Murray will be hoping to see Draper make a strong run in the tournament.
Draper's win over Giron was an impressive one, and he will be looking to build on that momentum in his next match. With Murray's guidance, he will be hoping to make a deep run in the tournament.
The partnership between Murray and Draper is an exciting one, and tennis fans will be eager to see how it develops in the coming weeks. Murray's experience and expertise will be invaluable to Draper, and he will be hoping to learn as much as he can from the former champion.
Murray's knighthood may not be something he talks about often, but it is a significant honour that recognizes his achievements in tennis. He will be hoping to see Draper achieve similar success in the future, and he will be doing everything he can to help him get there.