Freddy Murray
| Country (sports) |  Ireland |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 July 2003 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| College | UNC Asheville |
| Prize money | $716 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 2–0 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1,752 (19 August 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 1,869 (3 February 2025) |
| Last updated on: 3 February 2025. | |
Freddy Murray (born 21 July 2003) is an Irish tennis player. He has represented his country in the Davis Cup since 2023.
Career
[edit]Murray went to school at Campbell College in Belfast,[1] before taking up a tennis scholarship in the USA at UNC Asheville in 2022.[1][2][3]
He made his debut for the Ireland Davis Cup team in their World Group II tie away against El Salvador in September 2023, where he double bageled José Flores as the Irish won 4–1.[4][5]
Murray made his second appearance for Ireland against Saudi Arabia in February 2025, defeating Abdulmalek Bursais in his country's 5–0 win in the World Group II play-offs.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Belfast-born tennis star hoping to help Ireland advance in Davis Cup". Irish News. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Belfast tennis teen Freddy Murray hoping to follow in footsteps of 'hero' Rafael Nadal". Belfast Live. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Freddy Murray loving life stateside as college tennis career kicks off". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Ireland defeat El Salvador to secure Davis Cup playoff place". RTE. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Ireland handed rare Davis Cup home tie after heroics against El Salvador". The 42. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Freddy Murray Helps Ireland to Shutout Win at the Davis Cup". uncabulldogs.com. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Ireland Triumphs Over Saudi Arabia in Davis Cup Playoffs". Tennis Ireland. Retrieved 5 February 2025.