Andy Murray chooses Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal to build his perfect player

Andy Murray, alongside Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, was one of the most successful tennis players of the 2010s, winning three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals. But if Murray had to choose, which shots from the Big Three would he take?

In 2022, during the Laver Cup amid Federer’s retirement, he was asked by Eurosport to make his picks. “I would take Roger’s serve. I’d take Novak’s return and Rafa’s forehand,” he said. As for the rest: “For backhand, I’d go with Novak, and for volleys, Roger.”

Given the option to choose from his own game, he added, “I’d maybe put my lob in there too—I think I can sneak that in.” While Murray had an excellent lob, many fans would argue he could have picked himself for return, as he is often considered one of the game’s best returners.

Andy Murray’s impressive career

Competing against arguably the three greatest players of all time, Murray still managed remarkable success. He won three Grand Slam titles, reached eleven major finals, claimed 14 Masters 1000 titles, secured two Olympic gold medals, and triumphed at the 2016 ATP World Tour Finals.

The Scottish star also reached world No. 1 in men’s singles, holding the top spot for 41 weeks, including finishing as the year-end No. 1 in 2016. However, several injuries hampered his career.

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After retiring in August 2024, Murray surprised the tennis world by joining Novak Djokovic’s coaching team for the 2025 season. The pair have worked together at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and the Miami Open, where Djokovic reached the final.

According to reports, the pair will work together through Wimbledon. Recently, Murray revealed what he finds hard about coaching, while also admitting that he always thought he would be a good coach.