Tennis news - Andy Murray ‘passionate’ about mentoring young talent
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ByEurosport
Updated 12/10/2018 at 10:54 GMT
Former world number one Andy Murray has spoken about his management group and his passion for developing young talent.
In this handout image provided by AELTC, Andy Murray GBR gives a Press Conference during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on June 30, 2018 in London, England.
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Murray, 31, co-founded 77 Sports Management in 2013 with business advisers Matt Gentry and Gawain Davies when he left his previous agency.
The initial premise was to take care of Murray’s on and off the court assets and now they are expanding to looking after promising young athletes.
The group now represent six athletes and Murray has said it’s something he feels strongly about.
"We take on talent based on their potential and personality and whether we feel we can make a difference," Murray told SPORT360.
"We have six clients now, in tennis, football and athletics, but we are keen to help more.
It's something I enjoy and I've got a good team around me to help out in all areas of management." Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion and a former world No. 1, has always been open to giving his advice to the up-and-coming stars.
"It (a mentorship role) is something I am passionate about, so I make time. Once I stop playing, then it's something I can devote more time to, but it's great being able to help some of the stars of the future."
77 Sports Management represent tennis players Aidan McHugh and Katie Swan, track sprint twins Shannon and Cheriece Hylton and Scotland youth footballers Ryan Porteous and Fraser Murray.
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